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
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
Music Is An Experience We Should Enjoy Live, Not Just On The Internet, Or Our Smartphone: An Interview with Charles Gavin
Charles Gavin transmits tranquility. His voice is discrete. But the words that he says never shy from confrontation. “Here, the... Read Article PREMIÈRE: Cocofunka’s Javier Arce Releases Captivating New Music Video With Strong Political Message
Javier Arce, the lead singer of Cocofunka, continues his solo project with latest single “Onces”. Mixing R&B with traditional Caribbean... Read Article
Maga Bo Apresenta Samba de Coco Raízes de Arcoverde
The rich musicality of Brazil needs to be better shared, even amongst Brazilians, as there are so many rhythmic varieties.... Read Article