Axé: Music of a People

Originally from Bahia and considered today one of the most globalised musical movements in the world, Axé is a musical rhythm that carries in its essence a good part of all the musical and cultural syncretism of Bahia. The documentary brings together interviews and archive images outlining the birth of Axé.

Tribalistas Ao Vivo

Marisa Monte: Portas e Janelas

The musical special shows an intimate and casual version of Marisa Monte, which features some tracks from the album “Portas”, her latest release.

Porfírio do Amaral: A Verdade Sobre o Samba

Raízes do Brasil

Documentary in two parts about Brazilian writer, journalist and sociologist Sérgio Buarque de Holanda. The first part describes how the author used to pass his days with family and friends, while the second offers a historical panorama of the times, including his reaction to Nazism and the years of Vargas’ dictatorship, and the arrival of the modernist movement in Brazil.