This Radio Show, made possible by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil, promotes the best Brazilian music and culture all around the world.

The Cultural Sector of Brazil in Los Angeles created the Brazilian Hour Radio Program in 1978 to promote Brazilian music and culture in the United States. The program was introduced at radio station KXLU-LA 88.9 FM (www.kxlu.com) on March 5th of that year. Streamming live at KXLU Saturdays and Sundays 9-10:00am (SPT). In l981 the Brazilian Hour started a national distribution via satellite to all public stations in the United States. Also in l981 the Brazilian Hour began its international distribution to Brazilian Diplomatic Missions and Centers of Brazilian Studies (CEBs). Currently the Brazilian Hour is produced in Portuguese, Spanish, English and French.

The Brazilian Hour is written and produced by Sergio Mielniczenko/ Radio & Music - Cultural Affairs of the Brazilian Consulate General, Los Angeles.

Listen to samples

Programme 33		download
Programme 38		download
Programme 39		download
Programme 75		download
Programme 78		download
Programme 88		download

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