World Service Music Documentaries - The Secret History of Bossa Nova

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Forget its low-key, supper club reputation, bossa nova was tied to a political revolution in Brazil. Presenter Monica Vasconcelos travels to Rio to meet musicians that were part of the original bossa scene - Joyce and Marcus Valle, Eumir Deodato and music writer Ruy Castro.

Published on Tuesday, 12th November 2013.

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