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You Gotta See Him: The Brazilian Michael Jackson

 
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Hello Samba Babe,
For a long time I have noticed what Brazilian Samba dancer Pablo Guerreiro tells me here today: Michael Jackson was a "Malandro" (Style of Samba Dancer). Somehow, on MJ videos, especially on the "Smooth Criminal" video, you notice that his style is all too similar to the mythical Brazilian "Malandro" for it to be a coincidence.
Well, Michael Jackson was an extremely talented dancer, and I am glad to tell you that so is my guest on this Sexy Samba Soul episode today. On this show,Ā I am honored to interview Pablo and to share a bit of his dance with all of you.
Pablo Guerreiro is a dancer and teacher who truly enjoys sharing his talents and his love for Samba with the world. He is light and smooth on his feet, and you can see why here today why Pablo says that his Samba is influenced by the King of Pop, the forever missed Michael Jackson.Ā 
Last year, Pablo and I worked together on a Samba duet, part choreographed and part improvisation, and performed together atĀ ...
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Vanessa's Sexy Samba Soul Show Interview with Maria Cristina Skowronski Flynn about Samba Style, Costumes and Shoes!

 
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On a beautiful but cold morning I went to Napa Valley not to talk wine but, ironically, to talkĀ Samba fashion, culture and of course Samba costumes....Ok, I confess, I happily had a "few" glasses of wine too.
My guest,Ā Maria Cristina Skowronski FlynnĀ and her beautiful daughter Maria Luiza received me for an interview in their home. They were both very gracious and welcoming hosts as we filmed this episode of Sexy Samba Soulā„¢ Show. Luiza even modeled a pair of shoes for us. Thank you beautiful Luiza!
Maria Cristina is a very dynamic woman and the founder of Brazil Carnival Shop OnlineĀ (www.brazilcarnivalshop.com). Ā She brings to the table, besides her "Brazilianness", a background in marketing and fashion (Yes, I mean she worked with Oscar de La Renta)!
On this interview she shows us beautiful dresses and passistas (Samba dancers) pieces, Samba shoes to die for and Brazilian active wear to inspire us to hit the gym and the dance studio for classes.
As an artist I love the histori...
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