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Friday March 18th, 2011

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Yesterday would have marked singer Elis Regina's 67th birthday. But as our world grows ever smaller, the prominence of cultural icons such as Elis Regina begins to shrink as well, slowly replaced by the quickening pace of the latest trend, the 24 hour news cycle,and the next Twitter subject for his or her "140 characters of fame." Charlie Sheen, anyone? This is the time of year where, as Spring arrives and clocks likewise "spring ahead", we stop to look back at the woman who many consider to be Brazil's greatest singer. So, for taking the time and effort to learn about Elis Regina, let me say 'thanks'! This year, we extend an invitation to read her story and then vote to determine her 'fan favorite' song...\| Read, Rate, Respond \| Poll \| My Page \|

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Our selection of stories taken from the pages of BrazilClubUSA.com:

Experience!/Review: Ruins of Brazilian Slave Port Unearthed More than a century after slavery was abolished in Brazil, Olympic planning in Rio de Janeiro unearths a historic find: the ruins of a portside warf that marked the point of entry for human trade.. Read

IN Music!/Review: 'Cafe Roma 3'' Café Roma 3 is a unique collection of unreleased instrumentals and vocals in English, Portuguese and Italian by many of today’s hottest Lounge and New Bossa musicians. Catch our review. Read

Personalidade!/Profile: A New Brazilian Perspective For International Women’s Day As we celebrate ‘Songs In The Feminine Key’ this month, a University of Brasilia Professor reminds us that this year’s International Women’s Day is a very special one for Brazil. Read

QuemQueQuando!/Profile: Kenia’s Tribute to Elis Regina Brazilian/American singer Kenia will present a conceet tribute to the late Brazilian star, Elis Regina on March 22nd in Pittsburgh. Read her note to Brazil Club. Read

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This week on The Sounds of Brazil 24/7 webcast

.Program host Scott Adams' notes:

Now Playing: Spring is the season we look forward to most - and as soon as it arrives, we can't wait for summer! It's our annual salute to spring - and I always have a lot of fun putting this show together.

If there's a spring-like 'Chill' in the air this week, you can bet its Brazilian - with Chico Science, Germanys' trumpet star Till Bronner and Latin Vibe's 'From Paris to Rio.' Gilberto Gil brings us a top song from 1983, there's an early hit from Eliane Elias and Oscar Castro-Neves - with a soundtrack Samba from the movie 'Blame It On Rio'.

I'll sprinkle in a pair of spring-fling Bossas from Marcos Valle and Baisa, while the softer side of the season comes to us from Ed Johnson & Novo Tempo, Torcuato Mariano's guitar, and singer Stacey Kent.

This week's version of 'Waters of March' comes from Al Jarreau and Oleta Adams, and Dori Caymmi's 'Spring' provides a closing bookend to our season-changing show this week.

We've waited for this show for three long months (some of us even longer!), so don't miss this show!

Don't forget - you're invited to read the life story of Brazil's greatest singer, Elis Regina. and next week we'll wrap up the month by lighting another candle for our favorite 'Girl Form Ipanema'. | Listen now - 24/7 |
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