Samba and Brazilian Maxixe with Sergio Assad

Season 49 Episode 25

About the Episode

Scott Yoo travels to Chicago to learn about the music that shaped Brazilian composer Sergio Assad. Assad explains the history of samba, and how it was musically influenced by Portugal, Africa, and Brazil.

Aired: | Expires: | Runtime: 4m 15s

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