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That´s What Music is For

May 5, 2013
1h 32m
★ 5.1

Documentary about the brazilian innovative band Os Mulheres Negras (aka The Black Women).

Overview

Documentary about “Os Mulheres Negras” , the world´s third smallest big band, discussing music, aesthetics and creation in Brazil from the 80´s till nowadays.

Genres

Music
Documentary

Production Companies

Macondo Filmes

Cast

André Abujamra

Abu

André Abujamra

Mauricio Pereira

Mau

Mauricio Pereira

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