This post was originally published on France24
To celebrate the France-Brazil 2025 season and the 200th anniversary of diplomatic ties, FRANCE 24’s arts24 presents a three-part series exploring Brazil’s creative forces. Hosted by Eve Jackson, the series examines how music, film, and fashion shape Brazilian identity and spark social change. Starting in Rio de Janeiro, The Sound of a Nation explores Brazil’s musical diversity, from samba to funk, showcasing how music unites people across different races, regions, and social backgrounds.