Not sure if someone else has already mentioned this, but I just discovered this via local college station KXLU, where it originated. It's sponsored by the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Quote:The Cultural Sector of Brazil in Los Angeles created the Brazilian Hour Radio Program in 1978 to promote Brazilian music and culture in the United States. The program was introduced at radio station KXLU-LA 88.9 FM (www.kxlu.com) on March 5th of that year.
Streaming live at KXLU Saturdays and Sundays 9-10:00am (PST) In l981 the Brazilian Hour started a national distribution via satellite to all public stations in the United States. Also in l981 the Brazilian Hour began its international distribution to Brazilian Diplomatic Missions and and Centers of Brazilian Studies (CEBs). Currently the Brazilian Hour is produced in Portuguese, Spanish, English, French and Mandarin.
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