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Brazuca Sounds

Leandro Vignoli
Brazil
Bahia
Milton Nascimento
Bossa Nova
Brazilian Music
Rio De Janeiro
Jorge Ben
Samba
Clube Da Esquina
Tim Maia
Caetano Veloso
Recife
Os Tincoãs
Gilberto Gil
Hermeto Pascoal
Quarteto Novo
Raul Seixas
Paêbiru
Afro-Brazilian Music
O Africanto Dos Tincoãs

A podcast about Brazilian music of all styles, decades, and genres hosted by Leandro Vignoli. Follow updates on Instagram: @brazucasounds. Access our playlist Soundtrack Brazuca Sounds with all songs ever played on the show:

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Salve! This is the preview of our bonus episode exclusive for paid subscribers!

Every episode is a different song. This is the song today:

"Lígia" (Jobim/Buarque), performed by Tom Jobim

Tom Jobim wrote this song based on a real story about a girl... more

In episode #93, we celebrate 50 years of Cartola's second album, released in 1976 by the record label Marcus Pereira Discus. Nearly 50 years into his career, Cartola released his debut featuring many of his early sambas and chorinhos. This follow-up ... more

Salve! This is a preview of our latest bonus episode exclusive for paid subscribers!

Every episode is a different song. This is the song today:

"A Noite do Meu Bem", written and performed by Dolores Duran

Dolores Duran is one of the most important... more

In episode #92, we will feature the last 25 songs that mention Brazilian places in their lyrics. This time we traveled all over Brazil with a contemporary approach, and music produced in the 1980s, 1990s, and until now. Among the artists featured are... more

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Leandro Vignoli
Host and producer of Brazuca Sounds. Leads episode discussions, curates playlists, and produces content.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 79 ratings
  • How cool is this?

    Leandro, I am Greg from your walking tour in Toronto. I asked you if you played repinique since you were from Brazil and we spoke about Sergio Mendes and his career. I’m so glad I asked you that because I wouldn’t have found out about Brazuca Sounds otherwise. I’m blown away by your Sergio episode and can’t wait to listen to many more! You are very knowledgeable and the production values are great, as well. I wish I had know that on the tour—I would have asked for your card or contact informatio... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gregwardson
    United States2 years ago
  • The best podcast on Brazilian music

    Every time a new episode reminder pops up on my phone for this show, Brazuca Sounds, I let out an audible “ooooh yeah”! Hosted by a true authority on Brazilian music, Leandro Vignoli, and featuring his brilliant insight and audio clips from featured classic albums. He has impeccable taste. Highly recommended!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lankster Moji
    Canada2 years ago
  • Loving this podcast

    Was looking for a source just like this to not just explore but really dive in to some great Brazilian music - particularly Tropicalia. Love the history, music clips, and episode topics, and appreciative having access to this info in English. Host is great. Love the passion and delivery.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CharlieDH
    United States3 years ago
  • Love it!

    I love the way I get introduced to new music in each episode. There’s such a good blend between listening to the music and getting historical facts. It’s like I’m travelling to Brazil without leaving my house. Love this podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Orellinha
    Canada4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate accessible English-language context for Brazilian music.
The host is a knowledgeable authority on Brazilian music with great production values.
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This show is a deep-dive into Brazilian music across styles, eras, and regions, blending music history with cultural context and narrative storytelling. Episodes consistently explore iconic artists, groundbreaking albums, and genre-crossing collaborations, often tying them to broader social and political moments in Brazil. Bonus segments frequently spotlight lesser-known musicians and archival material, with a steady thread of music clips, vivid anecdotes, and a clear passion for the subject. A standout aspect is the host's ability to translate Brazilian music history into accessible English, making niche topics engaging for international listeners and potential sponsors alike.

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Brazuca Sounds launched 5 years ago and published 152 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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