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Jacob do Bandolim – Song of the Day

Today’s featured artist is Jacob do Bandolim from Brazil with the song “Cadencia” from the album “Vibracoes” (1967).

Colombian President Ivan Duque announced Monday Venezuelan asylum seekers will receive protected status for up to 10 years.

Ecuador will hold a runoff election on April 11 to select its next president. The first round of voting on Sunday did not produce a winner.

Ecuador holds general elections Sunday to elect a new president and 137 legislators. Current president Lenin Moreno did not seek reelection.

The government of the US territory of Puerto Rico has declared a state of emergency over widespread violence against women. Read why…

In Brazil, the prosecutor-general is investigating the Bolsonaro gov. for negligence responding to the Covid-19 outbreak in Amazonas.

The Biden gov. reaffirmed its recognition of opposition leader Juan Guaidó as Venezuela’s president. It ruled out talks with Nicolas Maduro.

Today’s featured artist is Carlinhos Brown from Brazil performing the song “Mae Ja” with Oludum, from “Axé Inventions (Àjààlà)” (2020).

The COVID-19 pandemic has made economic, gender and racial inequality starker in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Today’s featured band is The Big Band from Colombia with the song “El Pescador de Baru” from the album “Latin Jazz”.