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Black Orpheus and That Bossa Nova Sound!

Aug 17, 2010 · 18m
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'Black Orpheus' introduced an international audience to the sights and sounds of Rio de Janeiro. In this program, jazz historian Gary Giddins and Brazilian author Ruy Castro recall the roots of the film’s score and the role it played in popularizing the bossa nova sound.

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Ruy Castro
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Gary Giddins
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Original language
EN
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The Criterion Collection
Country
US
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