The film is light on fact, but the interviewees are articulate about modern choro.
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03/23/07
The Sound Of Rio: Brasileirinho (2007)
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Reviews Counted: 3 Fresh: 2 Rotten:1 Average Rating: N/A
Runtime: 90 mins
Theatrical Release: 23-03-2007
Synopsis: Director Mika Kaurismäki (MORO NO BRASIL) dives into the Brazilian music scene with this documentary. THE SOUND OF RIO: BRASILEIRINHO explores Choro, a musical style created more than a century ago. A reflection of Brazil's diverse ethnic heritage, Choro mixes the sounds of Europe with... [More]
Genre: Education/General Interest
Director: Mika Kaurismäki
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Slavery (not abolished in Brazil until 1888) is briefly and uncomfortably touched upon towards the end of the film but the music’s European and middle-class heritage is never properly explored.
03/23/07
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The music on show is superb - but the lack of an historical context deprives viewers of a full cultural appreciation of the Brazilian charo.
03/23/07
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