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Brazilian Popular Music (MPB) is a musical genre that emerged in Brazil in the 1960s. It blends elements from 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 skill 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 for the song “Barquinho” by Toquinho:
CONTEMPLATE
• Do you like MPB?
• Does your family listen to MPB?
• Have you heard of the singer Toquinho?
ACTIVITY PROPOSAL
BOAT
Toquinho is a singer, songwriter, and violinist of Brazilian Popular Music. He is known for his musical collaborations with the poet Vinicius de Moraes; they were close friends and lived together. His work is focused on the children’s world; he released the song “Barquinho” on his album “Tribute to Bossa Nova.”
And it was in 1983 that he released his biggest success among children, the song “Aquarela.”
BUILD
Build a prototype of a boat using pieces from the LEGO® EDUCATION Simple Machines Technology Kit.
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CONTINUE
What is the role of the blue axle in the boat assembly?
In this assembly, a piece called a “tube” was used; did you find it difficult to fit?
To create the sail of the boat, was a decorative, structural, or movement piece used?