Brincando com Maracatu

Brincando com Maracatu (2021)

June 17th, 20211h 15min

Documentary, Music
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Overview

Aline Morales is one of the main broadcasters of Maracatu in Toronto. From a meeting with members of Recife's Maracatu Estrela Brilhante Nação, she and her traveling companions reflect deeply on the different aspects of this genre, beyond music.


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