Carmen Miranda: O Que è Que a Bahiana Tem

Studio 360 | Jan 11, 2011
Carmen Miranda
Carmen Miranda
(Courtesy of Naxos Nostalgia)

This samba was recorded by the Brazilian singer Carmen Miranda in 1939. Dori Caymmi, the son of the songwriter, and biographer Martha Gil-Montero explain how the song brought Brazilian music to the global marketplace — with unforeseen consequences for Miranda.

Produced by Ben Manilla and Devon Strolovitch.

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