The Crazy, Sweet Life of Clarice Assad
“Today was a crazy day,” announced Brazilian musician, Clarice Assad, before adding, “but sweet.” Clarice had come to the City... Read Article
Elza Soares Returns With New Album ‘Deus é Mulher’
Following on from the huge critical success of A Mulher Do Fim Do Mundo (The Woman At The End Of... Read Article
Capturing the Joy of Brazilian Music: 5 Minutes with Patrick Forge…
DJ Patrick Forge is a true legend of London’s jazz and Latin music scene. The Dingwalls icon, NTS Radio resident,... 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
REVIEW Brasilia, Life After Design
In Brasília: Life After Design, film-maker Bart Simpson allows the sinuous curves of renowned architects Oscar Niemeyer and Lucio Costa’s... Read Article
EXCLUSIVE: Rodrigo Amarante Releases First Film Score for José Padilha’s ‘7 Days In Entebbe’
After successfully collaborating on Narcos, for whom Rodrigo Amarante composed and sang the theme song “Tuyo” and for which José... Read Article
Tarsila do Amaral: Inventing Modern Art in Brazil at MoMA
The current exhibition at New York’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), Tarsila do Amaral: Inventing Modern Art in Brazil, celebrates exactly... Read Article
REVIEW Camarão – The Imaginary Soundtrack to a Brazilian Western Movie 1964-1974
His friends used to say, “His accordion speaks for him”. However, the most notable contribution to the genre of forró... Read Article
10 Female Producers Redefining Latin American Electronic Music
It’s thought that the dance floor is a diverse and inclusive space. That’s what they say in songs and magazines,... Read Article
MIXTAPE SoundGoods’ Carimbolando Mixtape
It’s been a while since we posted a mixtape from SoundGoods, which is a shame as if you want to... 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
Far Out Recordings Reissue Victor Assis Brasil’s Jazz Rarity ‘Esperanto’ As Part Of Quartin Release Series
Far Out Recordings continue their series of reissues from Brazil’s prestigious Quartin Records with a re-release of jazz rarity Esperanto by... Read Article