英语听力：自然百科 从桑巴到巴萨诺瓦 Samba To Bossa—16
时间：2014-08-28 08:15:43
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The unlikely duo of Carmen Miranda and President Vargas had not always found favor within Brazil for their music ideas. But between them, they transformed the international image of Brazil and the Rio music scene by promoting samba and carnival1.
During the final years of Vargas' rule, the carnival celebrations became ever more
flamboyant2 and attracted / tourists as well as supporters of the rival samba schools to the parades, judged not just on the music and costumes but on the themes and ideas they
portray3.
The Rio
carnival has become increasingly commercialized but
remains4 a focus for major composers and singers, like the flamboyant / Elza Soares, who became associated with Mocidade, a samba school
situated5 in the neighborhood where she grew up, and which she praises in one of her best-known songs.
Samba schools have become an important part of Rio's musical life, not just as / music clubs that compete at carnival time, but as recreation and social centers with strong links to the local community. Each school still inspires
fervent6 support.
Everybody loves the show. It's a wonderful parade. Great composers have passed through the great samba schools. Every Brazilian has a favorite samba school, like a football team, we all have our favorites
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