Bossa Nova and the Brazilian middle class | Brasil Brasil
Bossa Nova, meaning 'New Wave', reflected the new-found optimism inside Brazil during the 1950s and appealed to Brazil's growing urban middle classes.
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Clip Info
- Clip length: 2'08''
- Broadcast year: 2007
Curriculum Connection
- Music | World Music Traditions | Samba
Access
Licence: ERA Licence required
Usage
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Four
- Programme: Brasil Brasil
- Episode: From Samba to Bossa
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