Bossa Nova

NPR

Published September 22, 2000 at 11:00 PM EDT

Melinda talks to Fina Torres, director of the new film, Woman on Top, about the movie's soundtrack, which she also produced. It features several classic Bossa Nova songs from the l950's, and 60's, as well as more recent compositions.

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