Testing this Brazilian Guy's Music Knowledge

We get this request all the time, so we were especially excited to make an episode on Brazilian music with João from Rio de Janeiro. He gave us a full crash course in the cultural history of Brazilian music—how bossa nova and samba fused global influences, why music is so central to Brazilian identity, and how today's movements like sertanejo, pagode, and funk carry the tradition forward. We talked about some of the most iconic Brazilian artists, but what songs would you add to this playlist?

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This Episode's Track List:
[W / Brasil (Chama o síndico) - Jorge Ben Jor
Estrelar - Marcos Valle
Samurai (feat. Stevie Wonder) - Djavan
À Francesa - Marina Lima
Palco - Gilberto Gil
Bem-Me-Quer - Rita Lee, Roberto De Carvalho
Que Beleza - Tim Maia
You Don’t Know Me - Caetano Veloso
Que Bandeira - Evinha
Preciso Me Encontrar - Cartola

Watch more Track Star* extended cuts:
https://youtu.be/o6IOyLZUL6g?si=-ahPTYz5f5SzISkX
https://youtu.be/kb0d6QUtcBk?si=Se5XzOi8P2D7gnNq
https://youtu.be/9TkypMOhbOc?si=JDiueIk0qfRTMEGn

Track Star Team: Jack Coyne, Kieran Coyne, Henry Kornaros, Alex Fabry, Ellen Schoenfeld, Sarah Mann, Ellie Aslanian, Haley Sobel, Ryan Dirgins, Noah John

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