This week Dr. P and Prof. Pigott were joined by Dr. Luciano Simões in a great episode to bring some international awareness to the #VocalFam. We learn all about his background growing up as a rock singer in Brazil, and how he transitioned from classical baritone to vocal cross-trainer. Lots of wonderful insight into some lesser known (in the U. S. anyway) Brazilian music as well. Always terrific to have a nice sci-fi chat at the end of episode with a fellow pop-culture nerd.

Playlist mentioned in episode: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtQTg3CsLSRkDC_Wj9BdUAXRO9HUUBnhX

1: Bossa nova 2 - 13: MPB 14: Baião 15 - 19: Brazilian rock (even though it sometimes sounds like MPB...) 20 - 21: Vocal group 22 - 25: Sertanejo (Brazilian country music) 26: me singing the song cycle Amazon Legends, by W. Henrique   Link to Luciano's linktree.