http://linktvstore.org<img src='http://files.linktvstore.org/images/20172/em_sujeito_homem.jpg'>Here's an infectious, bubbling rap samba that is a huge hit in Brazil. Rappin Hood may look bad, but he started out as a choirboy in S㯠Paulo, where he was also influenced by candombl鬠the African religion of Brazil. Accompanying him and lending authority to this jaunty venture is Leci Brand㯠a great sambista in her own right. As she says; "Rap is the new rhythm in Samba, and Rappin Hood is the new sambista." The song, 'Sou Negrao' is a playful paean to the black contribution to the music of Brazil and the world. It's a veritable lexicon of the greats of Brazilian music, like Paulinho da Viola, Jorge Ben, Pixinguinha - the list is quite lengthy! But he also pays tribute to Martin Luther King, Bob Marley and James Brown - like he says: It's a black thing. But somehow, both the video and vibe are so cheerful and inclusive that anyone watching it can feel as black as they want!Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:25:07 -0600http://rappinhood.linktvstore.org/#album_20172