What is the sound of Rio de Janeiro? For those who know that singular city’s musical vibe, the answer is undoubtedly The Cariocas, the legendary vocal group that popularized bossa nova. This documentary traces the history of modern Brazilian music through the evolution of The Cariocas, from its origins in the golden age of Radio Nacional to its vibrant present incarnation.
Directed by Lúcia Veríssimo, daughter of Cariocas conductor Severino Filho, Me, My Father and The Cariocas brims with intimate interviews that only a trusted insider could glean. Gal Costa, Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso: Veríssimo’s subjects read like a who’s who of Brazilian music royalty, making this a vital artifact that will inform and inspire music lovers for years to come.
