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Brazil’s presidential election has two very different soundtracks

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As musicians take sides ahead of Sunday's runoff, samba and sertanejo appear aligned with opposing political camps. But the divisions are more complex than they seem.

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  1. Bloomberg

    Bad Bunny, Samba and Sertanejo: How Brazil's Election Is Shaped by Music (opens Bloomberg)

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    The election has a soundtrack, and much like the country’s politics, it has become increasingly divided.

  2. The World from PRX

    Brazil’s presidential election has two very different soundtracks (opens The World from PRX)

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    As musicians take sides ahead of Sunday's runoff, samba and sertanejo appear aligned with opposing political camps. But the divisions are more complex than they seem.