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vicotolentino

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What does MPB stand for and to what does it refer?
 
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What are samba cancao and who plays them?
 
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alvinum

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: It stands for musica popular brasileira and refers to the music produced by
songwriters who were influenced by bossa nova.



Answer to Question 2

ANS: Samba cancao are the refined and relaxed version of the samba dance and are
played by professional big bands.




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