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http://www.wnyc.org/shows/soundcheck/episodes/2009/11/16/segments/144425
When the rhythm known as forro made its way from the Northeast of Brazil to the Lower East Side it lost the accordion, gained more drumsand some American pop. New York-based outfit Forro in the Dark has featured David Byrne in its first album and for their new album, Light A Candle, they gather Brazilian Girls' Sabina Sciubba and singer-songwriter Jesse Harris. Theyll play live in our studio.