Erica’s Picks for Portuguese Music

Professor Erica weighs in with a few great Portuguese hits to check out:

Here’s a great song by Seu Jorge and another from Sergio Mendes and my favorite Brazilian singer, Marisa Monte 

How to Rock Learning a Foreign Language

by Megan Heise

After checking out the Brazilian Film Festival at Central Park’s Summerstage this past weekend, I’m pretty convinced that foreign-language films and music are one of the most fun – and efficient – ways to learn a new language.

First of all, film and music are just plain enjoyable. Who doesn’t want to dance to the Afro-Brazilian beats of boTECOeletro’s DJ set? And the film itself, Raul: O início, o fim e o meio, was an entertaining, if at times somber, glimpse into the life of the late, great, Brazilian rock god, Raul Seixas.

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Looking for a good Brazilian playlist?

Professor Taminy recommends these stations on iTunes.

1) Go to iTunes

2) Click Radio, then International/World

3) Check out these stations:

  • Ambiance Brasil
  • Batanga.com Brasileira
  • Bossa Nova Hits
  • Brasil FM
  • Gazeta FM
  • Paul In Rio Radio

4) Enjoy!