The children of Salvador da Bahia, Brazil, sound just like any others. Happy, laughing, playing. But many of them face a difficult reality. Drugs and violence are daily concerns for many of these young children.

Roots of Brazil

Roots of Brazil: Humanitarian Group 'Projeto Axé' Helping Kids Rise Above Poverty With Art

"Roots of Brazil" is a 5-part radio series exploring Brazil's cultural origins by illuminating Salvador da Bahia, a city at the center of the country's rich history. For more information behind this series, click here . Support for "Roots of Brazil" on Utah Public Radio is made possible by the USU Office of Global Engagement.

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