Race, Samba & Funk in Brazil: Part 2 feat Caio Almendra (E20) (Patreon)

This episode is the story of how two Black musical styles in Brazil faced the exact same dilemma: dire repression and market integration, which would 'naturally' un-Black them. This is the history of Samba and Funk. It's also the second half of our two-parter on the topic. Your hosts are Julian Feeld and Caio Almendra.

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Episode researched and written by Caio Almendra. Editing by Ty Wood. Theme song by Thiago França. Cover art by Ruben Gerard. Super Structure selections of the week are Agoniza mas Não Morre (Ao Vivo) feat Nelson Sargento by Beth Carvalho and Endereço dos Bailes by MC Júnior E MC Leonardo.

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Special thanks to APAFUNK for reviewing this script and providing great insights, all while fighting the good fight.