The Spirit of Samba (DVD)

Spirit of Samba: Black Music of Brazil
Running Time : 1 hour
Performances by Gilberto Gil, Milton Nascimento and Chico Barque

"The Spirit Of Samba" shows how much Brazilian music has profoundly influenced all kinds of musicians around the world, especially jazz artists. Along with the samba and bossa nova, Brazilian styles have made an impact on the international pop scene, and amazingly enough, these styles represent only a small portion of the dazzling kaleidoscope of music found in Brazil.

"The Spirit of Samba" is a thrilling tour of Brazil ranging from risky forays into the hilltop ghettos of Rio to a behind the scenes look at samba schools in preparation for Carnival. A trip to the culturally rich, African rooted Bahia region reveals a whole other realm of Brazilian culture. Intimate glimpses of such major Brazilian stars as Gilberto Gil, Milton Nascimento and Chico Barque in interview and performance make this film an especially rewarding experience.