Amanda Magalhães and Seu Jorge Release ‘Saiba’ Video
Oberdan Magalhães was (and is) one of the great geniuses of Brazilian music. Under his leadership Banda Black Rio conquered... Read Article
REVIEW Senzala Hi-Tech – Represença
After a decade of existence, Senzala Hi-Tech release their first album, Represença, confronting Brazil’s political establishment. The group’s sound is... Read Article
REVIEW Various Artists – Cantos Populares do Brasil de Elsie
The book Chants Populaires du Brésil (Popular Brazilian Songs) was compiled by singer and researcher Elsie Houston and released in... Read Article
Marcos Valle Returns with New Album ‘Sempre’
As time passes, the musicality of Marcos Valle becomes ever more refined. It’s an affirmation that can be proven on... Read Article
Breaking Down Prejudices With Rap: A Conversation with RAPadura
RAPadura‘s musicality is unique. His RAP has the characteristics of Brazil, as well as the nickname he chose (RAPadura is... Read Article
Ziminino Shows Essence of Afro-Brazilian Culture on Self-titled Debut
Africanness in Brazil has (almost) always been on the sidelines. In the past there was not a huge amount of... Read Article Criolo Honours LGBTQ Community with Latest Song ‘Etérea’
The sound of Criolo appears to be in constant transformation. Starting off with the ‘gangsta rap’ of 2006’s Ainda Há Tempo (when he... Read Article
Azymuth Drummer Ivan ‘Mamão’ Conti Announces Solo Album ‘Poison Fruit’
Ivan “Mamão” Conti has followed many paths in Brazilian music. With his group Azymuth he conquered Brazil and the world with... Read Article
REVIEW Amaro Freitas – Rasif
Brazilian contemporary jazz has another great representative: Amaro Freitas. From Recife, in north-eastern Brazil, the young pianist combines classic jazz... Read Article