Probably the most famous live music venue in Rio de Janeiro is the Canecao (kahn – eh – COW). This club opened in 1967 and is where famous Brazilian artists launch new music and is a destination for international bands. It’s the first major venue I visited after seeing smaller bands play samba and bossa in bars and lounges. I went to see one of my favorite Brazilian singer/songwriters,
Djavan (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5GxBcZ6Jp8&feature=related). The show was amazing and what struck me most was the complete musicality of the audience! Djavan, as many other Brazilian performers, would stop singing in the middle of a song and let the audience carry the tune. And the audience would all know the lyrics and sing on key! Here’s an example starting at 1:40 into this clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJtdQm5H4yY. I would go back to Canecao many times over the next year.
I like your stories about Brazil. I only made it to Sao Paulo but want to go back to check out the Amazon and to see Manaus.
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Hi Novissima - I think you would love the Amazon and Manaus. I'd also recommend the Pantanal, but be sure and go with a Brazilian or a guide who has been there before. It's like being inside a National Geographic special! A couple of good resources online for Brazilian music: www.bossanovaguitar.com, and www.slipcue.com/music/brazil/brazillinks.html. There are lots of good links and resources on the second URL. Good luck!
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