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The Sound of Brazil's Funk Carioca

by Chris Nickson

Funk Carioca is the new sound of Brazil's shantytowns. It features old-school hip-hop beats and rapping in Portuguese. Chris Nickson reviews a new compilation of the music entitled Funk Carioca.

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Funk Carioca

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  • Album: Funk Carioca
  • Artist: Various Artists
  • Label: Mr Bongo
  • Released: 2005
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