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The Global Hit takes us to Brazil and beyond. Zuzuka Poderosa performs a Brazilian-bred style called ‘baile funk.’ It’s rooted in the favelas of Rio but baile funk traces its sonic origins to Miami. Reporter Corey Takahashi caught up with Zuzuka.