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Musical Interlude: Carinhoso by Pixinguinha (Featuring Yours Truly)
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Best of Brazil: Tico Tico no Fubá
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Best of Brazil: Frank Sinatra Sings “Brazil”
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Brazilian Musical Interlude: Corcovado
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