The pandeiro is considered to be the unofficial instrument of Brazil. How is it played?

Using the thumb, fingertips, heel, and palm of the hand

Why did Astrud Gilberto sing on her husband Joao's famous bossa nova album with Stanley Getz, Getz/Gilberto?

She could sing in English and Joao couldn't

Why was Gilberto Gil forced to leave Brazil in 1969?

He was exiled by the military gov after he parodied the national anthem

Why did pianist Joao Donato stop getting gigs at nightclubs in the early 70s?

People couldn't figure out how to dance to his music

What kind of sound does this Brazilian instrument, called a cuica, make?

It sounds like a monkey whooping/grunting

Brazilian singer and Broadway star Carmen Miranda was renowned for what zany feature of her fashion?

She wore fruit baskets on her head while performing

Comedic Brazilian rock band Mamonas Assassinas had a meteoric rise to fame in the 90s, until...

They were all killed in a plane crash

Legendary Brazilian musician Gilberto Gil, aged 76

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The pandeiro is considered to be the unofficial instrument of Brazil. How is it played?
With a brush and mallet in each hand- usually very gently
Using the thumb, fingertips, heel, and palm of the hand
Using the tips of your fingernails to create an ethereal, raspy sound
By whacking it really hard against a wall
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Why did Astrud Gilberto sing on her husband Joao's famous bossa nova album with Stanley Getz, Getz/Gilberto?
She had caught him with another woman and demanded to be on the album
She could sing in English and Joao couldn't
The record label insisted that Astrud also be on the album to make it sell
She won a bet with Joao about who could get lower in a game of limbo
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Why was Gilberto Gil forced to leave Brazil in 1969?
He kept touching his forehead weirdly and it made everyone uncomfortable
He was exiled by the military gov after he parodied the national anthem
He suffered from a rare neurological condition requiring specialist help
He doesn't have a Brazilian passport and was deported
4
Samba, bossa nova, embolada, and melodia de pênis forte are all genres of Brazilian music.
True
False
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Why did pianist Joao Donato stop getting gigs at nightclubs in the early 70s?
People couldn't figure out how to dance to his music
He was a classical pianist and punters found his shows boring
A huge riot started after a sold-out show in Rio de Janerio in 1971
The military government shot him, leading to both his hands being amputated
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What kind of sound does this Brazilian instrument, called a cuica, make?
It sounds like a monkey whooping/grunting
A hearty thumping bass sound
A high pitched, piercing sound like a whistle
A rasping sound like a snare drum
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Brazilian singer and Broadway star Carmen Miranda was renowned for what zany feature of her fashion?
She wore fruit baskets on her head while performing
She exclusively wore blue
She suffered from alopecia and had an impressive collection of wigs
On stage she often wore nothing but a leopard print bikini
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Comedic Brazilian rock band Mamonas Assassinas had a meteoric rise to fame in the 90s, until...
They were all killed in a plane crash
Their drummer mysteriously exploded on stage
They made a serious record about heartbreak and it flopped
They were imprisoned for life by the Brazilian government
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Who is this man?
The result of searching "Old Brazilian Man" on a stock image site
Legendary Brazilian musician Gilberto Gil, aged 26 (he caught a lot of sun)
Not sure but he looks interesting
Legendary Brazilian musician Gilberto Gil, aged 76
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Which of the following is NOT a real Brazilian metal band: "Macaco Bong", "Torture Squad", "Its All Red" or "DOOMFRUTA?"
Its All Red
DOOMFRUTA
Macaco Bong
Torture Squad

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