Brazil is a huge country, with a lot of different cultures and many different styles of music.
These are the styles that developed from the influences of Africans, who came in huge numbers to Brazil as slaves during the colonial era. Their rhythms, customs, and folklore became an integral part of Brazil's everyday life, and still remain so today. On my show, you can hear artists like Gilberto Gil, Olodum, Chico Science, Jorge Ben, Beth Carvalho, and Daniela Mercury, to name a few.