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In 1999 the Brazilian Hour, created by Carla Leininger, was a monthly hourly program and part of the Latin American Radio Magazine. In 2004 it grew to a weekly independent show. The program is broadcast in English and Portuguese every Friday at 6:00 pm and serves Pittsburgh by bringing Brazilian music as well as unique themes, news, event information, promotions and special interviews. Some important names that have appeared on the show include former Brazilian President Jose Sarney and artists such as Jorge Ben Jor, Daniela Mercury, Daniel Jobim, Ivan Lins, Beth Carvalho, Almir Guineto, Margareth Menezes, Araketu, Terra Samba, the Mosquitos, Angelique Kidjo, Plena Libre and many more. The program collaborates with organizations such as the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Pittsburgh City Theater, Guitar Society of Fine Arts and the Latin American Cultural Union (LACU) in promoting events, artists and music. The staff of volunteers include Carla Leininger, Leila Mandel, Giselle Torres, and Cristiane Souza.
We welcome new volunteers! Opportunities are available as news analyst, on-air talent, guest for interviews, music and theme selection. It’s a great way to improve your speaking and presentation skills! Email Carla at carlapitt@aol.com if interested.
Em 1999, a “Brazilian Hour,” criado por Carla Leininger, era apenas um segmento do programa “Latin American Radio Magazine”, o qual era apresentado mensalmente, durante apenas 1 uma hora. Em 2004, graças à sua audiência crescente, o programa tornou-se independente e passou a ser apresentado todas as semanas. O programa vai ao ar em Inglês e Português todas as sextas-feiras às 6 da tarde e atende a comunidade de Pittsburgh trazendo musica brasileira assim como temas importantes, notícias, informações sobre eventos, promoções e entrevistas especiais. Alguns nomes importantes que já apareceram no show incluem o ex-Presidente brasileiro José Sarney e artistas tais como Jorge Ben Jor, Daniela Mercury, Daniel Jobim, Ivan Lins, Beth Carvalho, Bacilos, Ivan Lins, Araketu, Almir Guineto, Margareth Menezes, Terra Samba, The Mosquitos, Angelique Kidjo, Plena Libre e muitos outros. O programa colabora com organizações tais como o “Pittsburgh Cultural Trust”, Pittsburgh City Theater, Guitar Society of Fine Arts e a Latin American Cultural Union (LACU)”, promovendo eventos, artistas e música. A equipe de voluntarios inclui Carla Leininger, Leila Mandel, Giselle Torres , Patricia Eloy and Cristiane Souza.
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