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Rendezvous In Rio

Filmed in Rio, a unique tribute to the music of Brazil. - This DVD features two phenomenal instrumental virtuosi
- Belgian harmonica wizard Toots Thielemans and Brazil's brilliant accordionist Sivuca - plus Sweden's internationally acclaimed singer, Sylvia Vrethammar, in an exuberant session beautifully filmed in the uniquely festive atmosphere of Rio de Janeiro with support of some of Brazil's finest musicians incl. Luiz Avellar, Luizao, Carlos Bala and Paulo Braga.


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