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Brincando com Maracatu
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Brincando com Maracatu

Jun 17, 2021
1h 15m
★ 5.0

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.

Genres

Documentary
Music

Cast

No Cast found.

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