Dreaming of Brazil – your Sunday evening passage to the heart of Brazilian music
Every Sunday evening, Dreaming of Brazil takes you deep into one of the world’s richest musical traditions. New releases sit alongside forgotten gems, in the context of the tradition behind them.
Air time
Beginning Sunday, 3 May 2026!
Sundays 7-8pm EST USA
WCOM-LP 103.5 FM Chapel Hill/Carrboro NC USA
Streaming at wcomfm.org/listen-live/ or your favorite radio- streaming app
Coming soon: Live streaming from WCOM-LP studios on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/dreamingofbrazil
Recent playlist
Here’s a YouTube playlist of the songs featured on the most recent show.
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“A gente não faz shows para nós. Faz shows para a música. A música é a grande artista dos nossos sonhos.”
Leny Andrade
WCOM is Chapel Hill & Carrboro’s community radio station, broadcasting locally on 103.5 FM and streaming worldwide at wcomfm.org.
Album of the week
Hamilton de Holanda, Nova
About
Dreaming of Brazil is a production of Chris Censullo. My original motivation was to share my interest in Brazilian music with my local community. I hope something you hear on my program sends you down the rabbit hole to discover some new favorite sounds.
“Brazilian music” is not one thing. It is a vast heritage, a kaleidoscope reflecting the expression of people from a wide variety of cultures. It is a mansion with many rooms.
My taste favors acoustic instrumentation, impeccable arrangements, and poetic lyrics. I wander through Brazilian music history from the 19th century onward and try to hear contemporary releases in context. I prefer artists that extend and challenge the tradition, as long as the roots are audible and the artistry is genuine.
Play “Carinhoso” by Pixinguinha (1897-1973), featuring Willemien Insinger (flute) and Chris Censullo (guitar)
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