”You don't need a passport to sing reggae or a visa to sing rock'n roll...” is just one of many spot on quotes in this film capturing the influence Brazilian rythms has had on music genres worldwide. Coinciding with the greats of The Rolling Stones and Elvis, Brazilian bands were being awarded Gold Records for their sales across he Atlantic – not to mention that they inspired musicians to make sound collages bridging genres. From Carmen Miranda, via Joao Gilberto to artists such as CSS and Bonde do Role - this is a documentary about jazz, bossa nova and tropicàla – with a touch of favela funk. lj