Along the gritty edges of Brazil where the dirt roads spiral up into the hills of Rio de Janiero and ramshackle homes jut out and dot the horizon, 32-year-old California native and funk star Don Blanquito forged his own way into these favelas to find the pulse to his other heart -- and the Carioca (Rio-born) way of life. He left a career path on Wall Street, took a chance and chased after music. It was a passion that didn't fully ignite until he heard the raw street-blend of Miami bass, rap and ...
American Finds a Carioca Heart in Rio's Favelas Through Funk Music
The Huffington Post - 12 Oct 2013 03:24
Along the gritty edges of Brazil where the dirt roads spiral up into the hills of Rio de Janiero and ramshackle homes jut out and dot the horizon, 32-year-old California native and funk star Don Blanquito forged his own way into these favelas to find the pulse to his other heart -- and the Carioca (Rio-born) way of life. He left a career path on Wall Street, took a chance and chased after music. It was a passion that didn't fully ignite until he heard the raw street-blend of Miami bass, rap and ...
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