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That´s What Music is For

May 05, 2013 | IMDB 5.1

92 min Watch Now

Music, Documentary

Documentary about “Os Mulheres Negras” , the world´s third smallest big band, discussing music, aesthetics and creation in Brazil from the 80´s till nowadays.

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André Abujamra, Mauricio Pereira

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