Brazilian Jazz Study Guide

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Whether you are a new comer to Brazilian jazz or the most seasoned of Brazilian jazz coinsurers, you are in for treat when you view this LEGENDS OF JAZZ episode. Guest artists Oscar Castro-Neves - a significant icon of the bossa nova style and GRAMMY award winner/ song writer, Ivan Lins deliver memorable and highly emotional performances and share their lively insights on the music and its legends. Click here to learn more about these great artists and explore our educational activities and resources.

Brazilian Jazz Index

1 - Brazilian Jazz Legends

One of the most exciting and unique mergers in music was that between Brazilian and Jazz. The roots of traditional African music were present in both the samba carnaval and jazz styles. Those roots helped to bring the styles together, thus creating Brazilian jazz as we know it today.

2 - Ivan Lins

All about Ivan Lins

3 - Oscar Castro-Neves

All about Oscar Castro-Neves

4 - Guests' Media-ography

Discography, Bibliography, and Videography

5 - The Brazilian Jazz Quiz

After you view The Brazilian Jazz episode, click here to take the quiz.

6 - Quiz Answers

Answers to the Questions