Baila Nova might not be the best Bossa Nova band in the world. How would I know? I don’t have any kidnap insurance, so I stay out of Porto Alegre, which makes it hard to keep up with the scene. But if Baila Nova isn’t the best Bossa band in the world, they’ll do until something better shows up. I won’t hold my breath.

Here’s a 45-minute mixtape for you to decide for yourself:

Previously on Sippican Cottage: I Want To Watch This More Than Anything