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Brazilian Popular Music (MPB) is a musical genre that emerged in Brazil in the 1960s. It combines elements of various Brazilian musical styles, such as samba, bossa nova, and baião, with international influences.
MPB artists like Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Chico Buarque, Elis Regina, and Toquinho are recognized for their musical talent and their role in promoting Brazilian cultural identity. MPB is not just a music style but also a cultural movement that reflects the diversity and richness of Brazilian culture.
Check out the animated video of the song “Barquinho” by Toquinho:
CONTEMPLATE
• Do you like MPB?
• Does your family usually listen to MPB?
• Have you ever heard of the singer Toquinho?
ACTIVITY PROPOSAL
BOAT
Toquinho is a singer, composer, and guitarist of Brazilian Popular Music. He is known for his musical partnerships with the poet Vinicius de Moraes; they were very close friends and lived together. His work is focused on the children’s world, and he released the song “Barquinho” in his album “Tribute to Bossa Nova.”
In 1983, he released his greatest success among children, the song “Aquarela.”
BUILD
Build a boat prototype using pieces from the LEGO® EDUCATION Simple Machines Technology Kit.
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CONTINUE
What is the role of the blue axle in assembling the boat?
In this assembly, a piece called a tube was used. Did you find it difficult to fit it in?
To make the boat’s sail, was a decorative, structural, or motion piece used?