This Radio Show, made possible  by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil, promotes the best Brazilian music and culture all around the world. 

The  Cultural Sector of Brazil in Los Angeles  created the Brazilian Hour Radio Program in 1978 to promote Brazilian music and culture in the United  States. The program was introduced at radio station KXLU-LA 88.9 FM (www.kxlu.com) on March 5th of that year. Streemming live at KXLU Saturdays and Sundays 9-10:00am (SPT)  In l981 the Brazilian Hour started a national distribution  via satellite to all public stations in the United States. Also in l981 the Brazilian Hour began its international distribution to  Brazilian Diplomatic Missions and and Centers of Brazilian Studies (CEBs). Currently the Brazilian Hour is produced in Portuguese, Spanish, English and French.

The Brazilian Hour is written and produced by Sergio Mielniczenko/ Radio & Music - Cultural Affairs of the Brazilian Consulate General , Los Angeles.

     We hope this website may provide you a greater understanding of Brazilian music and culture.