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Brazilian music has many of the ingredients that I strive for in my own music: Strong melodies and a disciplined but intense rhythmic concept, and interesting harmonies.

For me Brazilian music is the perfect mix of melody and rhythm. It just bubbles rhythmically. If I had to pick just one music style to play if would be Brazilian.

Latin music has many international influences - pop, rock, country, Brazilian sounds, and alternative styles.

We deliberately used elements from Brazilian music and from African and Asian music. Now people can hear that but then it sounded so abstract, they couldn't hear it.

I loved the Brazilian music I played. But this is finally me. For the first time I think it's really me.

Music has always been transnational; people pick up whatever interests them, and certainly a lot of classical music has absorbed influences from all over the world.

I've been down there 6 times and there's nothing like Brazilian percussion.

In America, music is more tightly categorized.

Music has an intrinsic value that touches Americans - they love their music, and want more.

Music is always going to be only as sophisticated as the culture that consumes it.