We recently had the great Brazilian singer-songwriter Chico Cesar in our studios for an interview. When we asked him who were some of his favorite interpetors of his songs, he immediately mentioned Maria Bethania, saying every time she sings one of his songs, it becomes a classic.  This was not exactly a surprse for us since the documentary we are showing th is week The Voice of Brazil - Maria Bethania shows very clearly the process by which Bethania makes a song her very own.

From her emotional involvement with any song she approaches, her dissection of its musical structure and potentials, and her relationship with the musicians who are accompanying her, the documentary allows us unusual access to this iconic singer, and sister of Caetano Veloso.