The sea, the sun and The Sounds of Brazil

"Brazilian music has increasingly become a natural part of the contemporary scene and The Sounds of Brazil! does the best job of translating it for the American ear.” – Sergio Mendes

The Sounds of Brazil Syndicated Radio Show

Taking you away from your part of the world to ours.

From breezy Bossa Novas and Brazilian jazz to the amazing diversity of Brazilian music, The Sounds of Brazil syndicated radio show is a popular choice for listeners coast to coast. Your listeners may already know about our show.

The Sounds of Brazil: Overview

Now in its third decade The Sounds of Brazil has a national presence that’s unique. A consistent Arbitron leader in Chicago, it was first to stream Brazilian music worldwide with Yahoo Radio.

And it's partnered with our website, Connect Brazil.

The Sounds of Brazil: Formatics

The Sounds of Brazil is a self-contained two-hour program with three program segments (with stop sets) per 58-minute hour plus station-specific weekly promos.

Delivered digitally in 320k mp3 every Tuesday.

The Sounds of Brazil Listener Experience

Music is personal. Host Scott Adams engages listeners through carefully curated playlists and compelling storytelling. There's nothing like it on the radio. Ask Sergio Mendes.

Our listeners are passionate about The Sounds of Brazil!

The Sounds of Brazil's 'Meet & Greet' With Sergio Mendes

Listener Feedback

Brazilian music's most passionate fans share thier stories.

Just like you and me, Brazilian music fans love all kinds of music and have a wide variety of interests. They turn to The Sounds of Brazil for entertainment, advice, and insight.

Let's meet a few of them.

Scott Adams, Program Host
The Sounds of Brazil

Your streaming station and channels like BossaNovaville are fantastic! And the quality of your blog posts and articles is outstanding. Thank you!

- Mick, Crofton, MD

I'm from Washington DC. I've been listening to The Sounds of Brazilfor over 20 years. It has been a Wonderful part of my life. Scott Adams, all I have to say to you and your amazing staff is thank you from the bottom of my heart.

My daughter just turn 24 on May 8 of 2021 and I raised her on your wonderful playlist. Her name is Kenya. Again, Thank You.

- Bruce Pugh, Washington, DC

GREAT JOB! I have never heard a bad song from you! Thank you.

- Jamey Ballard, Cincinnati, OH

That was exactly the tune I was searching for! Now I have another new musician to follow. And thanks for placing me on your mailing list! Thank You.

- Paul Kaufman, Chicago, IL

Wow! Thanks so very much for your 'Brazilian Christmas' programming. My wife and I came across it last night and we listened for hours. Since she is from Brazil, she really appreciates the touch of home it brought to us. We love your website, so keep up the good work!

- David and Simone Nelson, Miami, FL

Thank you for all your hard work over the years! It is a pleasure to hear, learn and love about music from the land of paradise lived. Ever grateful.

- Cynthia Cooper, Bolingbrook IL

I am a Video Producer from Brazil, São Paulo, and I am always recommending Connectbrazil to all my Brazilian and American friends. You stream the best of the Brazilian music. Your Brazilian musical repertory is excellent and you guys that select it, have a very good taste.

I also like the layout of your site. It defines quality, engages interest and the credibility of the online reader. The faster, the better. The clearer, the more absorbing. All this... plus the hot, spicy and shaking Brazilian lifestyle... the authentic one, as you guys have always showed up in Connectbrazil.com. And for that, I really want to thank you very much.

- Renata Carone, São Paulo, Brazil

I am a Canadian jazz guitarist, currently based in Geneva. I have appreciated The Sounds of Brazil since I began listening back in 2000. I have to say that I discovered so many great Brazilian artists from your site, so I have to say thank you. Many thanks and keep up the great work!

- Lee Hutchinson, Geneva, Switzerland

Thank you, thank you, thank you for streaming station and music channels at Connectbrazil.com so I can listen here in North Carolina. I am so thankful because I just didn’t know what I was going to do without your radio show ‘The Sounds of Brazil’ once I moved from Washington DC. Keep it up.

- Cherita Robinson, Henderson, NC

Love The Sounds of Brazil! Been a fan since you were on 95.5 WNUA.

- David Pitts, Chicago, IL

My love for this music has been tremendously enhanced due to ‘The Sounds of Brazil’. Scott Adams has a wonderful personality and musical knowledge, and its ushered me into the world of Brazilian and Bossa Nova music. The style is unique and riveting, intriguing and yet, each time I hear it, it makes me want to be in Rio at night by the beach, sitting at a table or on the sand, drinking some exotic mixture. Thanks for expanding my horizons!

- Analeise Anderson, Minneapolis, MN

Hi, I'm Brazilian and I would love to receive your e-letters. Thank you very much for all the support and wonderful promotion of this beautiful and refined music from Brazil.

- Loren Oliveira, Miami, FL

I didn't get to thank you for your travel tips to Rio last spring, PERFECT. Even our concierge was impressed with your restaurant selection. “How do you know about that place?” It was for Copacabana’s ‘Trattoria’. Also, I wanted to thank you for all these 26 years of programming Brazilian music. You've always been there, and I'm so grateful.

- Saundra Grandes, Washington DC

Why do I love Brazilian music?...OMG! is there any more sensual and exquisitely crafted music on the planet? No. The melodies, harmonics, rhythms, and arrangements of Brazilian music are sublime. I LOVE this music and can't imagine living without it!

- Dan Prince, Los Angeles, CA

I've only been listening to you less than a week, but I'm hooked! There’s nothing like it. Not Spotify, not Sirius, not Pandora. I found several channels on AccuRadio, then discovered that you program those, too! Awesome.

- Paula Luongo, Mastic Beach, NY

I've only been listening to you less than a week, but I'm hooked! There’s nothing like it. Not Spotify, not Sirius, not Pandora. I found several channels on AccuRadio, then discovered that you program those, too! Awesome.

- Paula Luongo, Mastic Beach, NY

As I listen to The Sounds of Brazil DAILY, I have enjoyed listening to the song, "Away" from Jeff Gardner's album that was played throughout the years but could never find it online ..... until now. CONTINUED THANKS for introducing us to such GREAT Music.

- Hamilton Hayes, Dallas, TX

Thank you for the background of “The Waters of March”. It is one of my favorite Brazilian and American songs. I never realized how famous it is.

- Ray Konrath, Hickory Hills, IL

Scott, you did it again! You outdid yourself with Sunday's Sounds of Brazil. Every song led right into the next. 'Only a Dream in Rio' is my new favorite. I'm still dancing around my house. SAMBA! Looking forward to next week!

- Michael Grandinetti, Chicago, IL

I really enjoy The Sounds of Brazil and am turning my 27-year-old son on to Brazilian music, so maybe we can start the craze all over again! And I've expanded my listening to many more new names. Stay warm in Chicago and keep up the good work. Like manna from heaven - what you're doing is keeping Brazilian and culture music alive and well in the USA.

- John Deleo, Dade City, Fl

My wife & I went to Galveston for the Memorial Day weekend and I really enjoyed listening to your streaming station while lounging next to the Gulf of Mexico. I just like listening. sipping a cold beer and just relaxing. Keep up the good work!

- Sean Chaffin, Rockwall, TX

Thanks Scott! I listen to The Sounds of Brazil on WDCB in Chicago every weekend. I love it. Thanks too for the chance to explore more of the Brazilian culture and entertainment options that you recommend. You are filling a need and doing a good thing. I hope what you do is a tremendous success and for a long time for that matter. Thanks again.

- Peter Economos, Chicago, IL

Never thought I'd hear such great music on radio! You guys are ace programmers. Loved Djavan earlier ... Bossa, all over the eastern Ontario woods. Truly, endless thanks for your streaming station on Live365.com.

- Gary Dunford, Combermere, ON

I'm a long-time fan of the Sounds of Brazil and used to listen to it in Chicago. I'm now in northeast Kansas and it's good to know I can still stay in touch with both the show (via your excellent streaming station) and the lifestyle (via Connectbrazil.com). Now, we’re planning a ‘bucket list’ trip to see Marisa Monte with Tribalistas! Thanks, again!

- Maurice Wright, Topeka, KS

Big fan of Connect Brazil and I listen to hours of music streams, too. Best to all of you!

- Barbara Kerans, Rochester, MI

Plainly said, "EXCELLENT". I listen to your streaming network daily, on the way to work, during the day and with ‘Quiet Nights’ to wind down. A little touch of class mellows my mood and prepares me for the work day ahead. And your articles keep me informed and interested! Thanks.

- David Fischer, Los Angeles, CA

I clicked over to catch ‘The Sounds of Brazil’ and was transformed to another world soft, tropical nights and hot sun filled days... and found out that there was yet another side to my personality! I will continue to listen and follow your recommendations!

- Sandy Rimes, Wheeling, IL

I reserve Sunday afternoons to listen to The Sounds of Brazil. Thank you for a wonderful program each week. Thank you.

- Beth Kruse, Racine, WI

The Sounds of Brazil Syndicated Radio