Donate

Play Live Radio

Next Up:

0:00

0:00 0:00

Available On Air Stations

Tell Congress: Protect Public Media Funding. Act Now at www.protectmypublicmedia.org

Act now to protect public media

Public media faces its most urgent threat yet. Congress will soon vote on whether to eliminate $1.1 billion in already-approved funding. Visit Protect My Public Media to learn how to call your representatives and voice your support for public media.

The Mosquitos Create a Bossa Nova Buzz

By Elizabeth Blair

Published August 15, 2003 at 10:00 PM MDT

The Mosquitos -- a group made up of New Yorkers and one Brazilian -- are making their mark with a combination of indie pop and bossa nova. NPR's Elizabeth Blair reports.

Elizabeth Blair

Elizabeth Blair is a Peabody Award-winning senior producer/reporter on the Arts Desk of NPR News.

Make a monthly donation

Become a sustaining member for as low as $5/month

Make a one-time donation

Make an annual or one-time donation to support MTPR

Pay pledge or update info

Pay an existing pledge or update your payment information

Volunteer