Big Beach Boutique goes Brazilian!

The Big Beach Boutique in Rio is free and arrangements are being made for an anticipated audience of between 200,000 and 500,000 people. Joining Norman on the bill are Jon Carter and Brazilian DJ's Marky and Patife, and it is expected that the winners of the Carnival Samba School will also be part of the show. Nokia will sponsor the event. More details to be announced in the coming weeks.

Norman Cook comments: "It looks like I'm going to be getting sand in my record box again."

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