Ivan Lins is not only a consumate performer, he’s also one of Brazil’s most talented songwriters
| Air Date: 06-15-25 through 06-22-25
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What’s happening this week at Connect Brazil?
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This week, we’ll jump into into a ‘Brazilian Summer’ groove with a brace of Ivan Lins stories from the Connect Brazil archives, including an exclusive interview with Grammy-winning label owner George Klabin whose label released Lins’ latest album, My Heart Speaks.
George Klabin’s new weekly radio show Heart of Brasil debuts here on our streamng station at 3 pm CT on Thursday, July 10th. You’ll love his stories about Ivan!
It’s all part of our focus on the passionate singer and songwriter from Rio.
- Read Connect Brazil’s collection of feature stories on Ivan Lins here.
So,, it’s a two-hour playlist filled to the max with ‘The Music of Ivan Lins’ on The Sounds of Brail, and I think you’ll enjoy what’s in store on our streaming station…
This Week On Brazil Back2Back: Monday, it’s a birthday salute to Ivan Lins with a pair of fan favorite songs. Wednesday holds a secret surprise, and Friday has two tunes for Summer’s Solstice! Listen at the top of the hour at 11 am and again at 2 pm and 5 pm Central.
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Sunday’s Brazilian Brunch catches you at the best part of your weekend, so take us along. Our Listening Apps for your tablet or smart phone make it easy to take our music with you, wherever you go. Join us ‘Live’ Sundays only, for three full hours beginning at 9 am Central and then again at 2 pm and 8 pm from the home page.
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Make A Request! There’s a standing invitation for you to send me a request for your favorite song, style or artist – anytime! I’d be happy to play yours and when I do, I’ll announce your name on the radio. Visit the Lounge to place a request!
Hour 1: THE ART OF BRAZILIAN JAZZ – IVAN LINS
Set 1: The Sounds of Brazil Opening Theme
Rainha<>Toco & Nina Miranda/Memorias
O Que E Que Tem<>Ana Clara/ Abencoada
Lamento<>Nelson Riddle/The Silver Collection
Welcome to the Brazil Club Lounge
You Moved Me<>Ivan Lins & Brenda Russell/Love Dance
Special Announcement
Blackbird<>Brazil & Beyond/Beatles
Set 2:
Introduce Our Next Set
Dinorah Dinorah<>Brasilidade Geral & Ivan Lins/Meu Pais – New! Learn More
Love Dance<>Mike Metheny/Street of Dreams
Introduce Next Song
So Crazy For Your Love<>Chaka Khan/Love Affair
Unconditional Love<>Oscar Castro-Neves/Yesterday
Meu Pais (My Country)<>Luiz Avelar/Homenagem a Ivan Lins Digital Download
Set 3: This Week’s Spotlight Song
Ai, Ai, Ai<>Ivan Lins/Awa Yio
Rio Drive<>Gregg Karukas/Soul Secrets
Sweet Presence<>Dianne Reeves/A Love Affair/Ivan Lins
Hour 2: THE ART OF BRAZILIAN JAZZ – IVAN LINS
Set 1:
Luxo Do Lixo<>Ivan Lins/America Brasil
Camaleão<>Grover Washington, Jr./A Love Affair
Welcome To Our Second Hour
Muito A Vontade<>Sergio Mendes/Brasil 65
Belem, Minha Cidade<>Bobby Brazil/Amazonica
The Island<>Barbra Streisand/A Love Like Ours
Special Announcement
Bitcoin Samba<> Roy Stephansen/Single
Set 2:
Introduce Next Set
Harlequin<>Ivan Lins with Lee Ritenour/World of Brazil
Elis<>Peter White/A Love Affair: The Music of Ivan Lins
Introduce Next Song
Flap<>Deodato/Skyscrapers
Helwa Ya Baladi<>Roberto Toli/Colors
Nocturna<>Brenda Russell/A Love Affair
Set 3:
Somos Todos Iguias Neste Noite<>Ivan Lins & Djavan
La Vem A Baiana<>Jussara Silveira/Samba Bossa Nova
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Next Week on The Sounds of Brazil!:
it’s a special two-hour Summer Soltice Showcase for The Summer Edition of Long Songs: Songs that take a long, long time because they have so much to say! I hope you’ll enjoy the show and please – tell a few friends about us! It’s always great to share the music.
Whether it’s your radio, your computer at work or your tablet or smart phone, thanks for tuning in! I really appreciate it, and please tell a friend or two about us.
And don’t forget about our weekly broadcasts in Chicago: Sundays at 2:00 pm Central on 90.9 FM WDCB and wbcb.org.
View our complete daily broadcast schedule here.
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