ABSTRACT
The rhythms of Brazil became popular in French society and dictated some musical trends through the twentieth century. How did these Brazilian songs come to France and what do their reception tell us about the French society at that time? Which rhythmic and instrumental practices were adopted, adapted and absorbed by French musicians? These are some questions that the research analyzes about the diffusion and the impact of Brazilian music in France. It is a publication that enriches the national bibliography, presenting an original story of the musical reception outside of Brazil, shedding new light on the transcultural history of Brazilian music.
KEYWORDS:
Brazilian music; Brazil-France; maxixe; samba
