Tom Jobim in 1972. Considered one of the great exponents of Brazilian music, Jobim internationalized bossa nova and, with the help of important American artists. (Source)
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Tim Maia, the greatest representative of soul music in the country's history, from Rio de Janeiro (Source)
The Portuguese Royal Family escaped the Napoleonic Wars ravaging Europe when Queen Maria I of Portugal and Prince Regent John transferred the Portuguese royal court to Brazil, in 1807. It remained in Rio until its return to Portugal in 1821. (Source)
Satellite view of Greater Rio de Janeiro at night seen from ISS (Source)
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A convoy of M41 Walker Bulldog tanks along the streets of the city in 1968 during the military rule. At the time, Rio de Janeiro was a city-state, capital of Guanabara. (Source)