This book not only concentrates on those styles which have travelled successfully around the globe, but also on styles which have not yet been explored outside of Brazil. Styles originated in the East of Brazil: Samba & Bossa-Nova, Samba-Funk & Partido Alto, Choro, Samba-Cancão.

Styles originated in the Northeast of Brazil: Baião, Toada, Rasta Pé, Xote, Afoxé & Maracatu, Frevo, Marcha and Marcha Rancho.

The three main sections of the book cover: Different Styles; General Characteristics; H...