Crabs That Survive: An Interview with Nação Zumbi’s Lúcio Maia
Nação Zumbi originated in the early 90s, climbing like a ‘crab with brains’ from the fertile mud of the delta... Read Article
Pinching the People: An Interview with Nina Miranda
She first came to prominence in 1997, as her band Smoke City’s ‘Underground Love’ reached #4 in the UK charts.... Read Article
Leo Justi Showcases Brazilian Dance Craze Passinho in Latest Video ‘Larga o Aço’
For his latest video heavy baile producer Leo Justi has turned to an old friend, Julio Secchin (they worked together on... Read Article
DJ Tudo’s Mixtape Ijexá
DJ Tudo is something of an ambassador for traditional Brazilian (and world) music. He’s been featured on this site many... Read Article
Liniker and Brazil’s New Counterculture
In the video for “Zero” (below), Liniker approaches the microphone in sleek skirt and blouse, turban on her head, sparkling... Read Article
Criolo Looks To Samba and State of Brazil on New Free-To-Download Album ‘Espiral de Ilusão’
Only last week Criolo surprised us all by dropping a brand new single, “Menino Mimado”, which saw him stick to... Read Article
New Music: Criolo Releases New Free-To-Download Single ‘Menino Mimado’
Criolo loves sneaking his new releases out into the public realm, and especially to make them available for free. It’s something... Read Article
Nina Miranda To Release Debut Solo Album in May; Watch Video for First Single ‘I Am’
Brazilian singer Nina Miranda is finally ready to steal the limelight with her upcoming debut solo album. After first coming to attention... Read Article
Sentidor Releases New Album ‘Am_Par_Sis’, Where Ambient Meets Bossa Nova and Funk Carioca In A Future Rio
The day is finally here when we get to release Am_Par_Sis, the brand new album from Brazilian composer Sentidor. It’s the latest... Read Article
Pictorial Animal: An Interview with Brazilian Artist Gonçalo Ivo
Gonçalo Ivo, born in 1958 in Rio de Janeiro, is a painter and illustrator currently based in Paris. He comes... Read Article
A Flower of Hope: An Interview with Flávia Coelho
In 2012, after the release of her first album, Bossa Muffin, the Brazilian-born, Paris-based, self-professed citizen of the world Flavia... Read Article
A Espetacular Charanga do França Offer Up Brazilian Carnival Music With A Twist
For a different taste of Brazilian carnival you can’t do better than A Espetacular Charanga do França, a bloco set-up... Read Article