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About this episode

Zuzuka Poderosa is a dynamic MC and Deejay who, though Brazilian-born, is now proudly representing Bushwick. Her musical style? Baile Funk—a hot new Brazilian music form, that’s emerged out of Rio’s favelas, and literally translates as “funk ball” or “funk party” in Portuguese. A captivating performer with an audaciously sultry style, Zuzuka gives Neighborhood Beat the scoop on how her blazing Brazilian flavor has converged with the ever-eclectic Brooklyn landscape.

• Release Date

  Jul 15, 2009

• Runtime

  04:16