R$4.000 e um Coração Partido: B2 Portuguese — Music Vocabulary & Emotional Expressions

Moscow Conservatory trained bassist rebelling against classical music family. Parents are famous musicians. On 'indefinite soul journey' in Brazil avoiding reality. Actually brilliant musician but plays badly intentionally to piss off family legacy.

Bassist in legendary MPB band in the 70s. Opened independent venue in 90s. Survived every music industry change. Daughter Mariana is his pride but he worries she's too idealistic. Seen countless musicians promise and fail. Santiago reminds him of younger self.

Classical piano training in Porto Alegre. Married music teacher who left her for touring musician life. Quit teaching job to prove she could have adventure too. Saw Santiago's post looking for keyboardist and thought 'why not' but immediately regretted it.

From Salvador, Bahia. Left 5-year-old daughter with grandmother to pursue music in Rio. Works three bartending jobs. Phenomenal singer but never learns lyrics, improvises everything. Success means she can bring daughter to Rio. Failure means losing custody.

Younger brother, works in sports marketing, loves music but not his career

Beloved Copacabana beach dog that everyone feeds. Has been around the beach for years. When Santiago started coming to the beach daily, Caipirinha decided he was worth following. Now waits for Santiago every morning.

Grew up in Zona Sul surrounded by music industry. Father is legend but never takes her seriously as musicologist. Studying ethnomusicology at UFRJ. Ex-boyfriend Thiago is also musician which complicates things. Sees Santiago as her first real 'discovery' - proof she has ear for talent.

Grew up in Complexo do Alemão favela. Learned drums on street, learned capoeira from mestre. Cousin was scammed by music producer who promised opportunities and took money. Pedro extremely protective of being exploited. Trying to break into professional scene without selling out.

Married to Bernardo for 30 years, raised kids in music industry chaos, knows musicians