Discussing Brazilian Music

Discussing Brazilian Music with Jorge Continentino

By Rebecca Alper 19 January, 2012

Jorge Continentino describes himself as a saxophonist and flutist, but he regularly draws on his piano and guitar-playing skills when... Read Article

Discussing Brazilian Music with Miguel Atwood-Ferguson

By Russ Slater 21 December, 2011

Miguel Atwood-Ferguson is a musician and arranger who has worked with a wide variety of musicians including Will.I.Am, Aloe Blacc,... Read Article

Discussing Brazilian Music with Smokey Hormel

By Russ Slater 11 August, 2011

The name Smokey Hormel may not sound very familiar, but it’s almost certain that you will own a record somewhere... Read Article

Discussing Brazilian Music with Toshiyuki Yasuda

By Russ Slater 12 July, 2011

Toshiyuki Yasuda and Atom™’s cover of “Aguas de Marco” is one of the highlights of the recent Red Hot +... Read Article

Discussing Brazilian Music with Atom™

By Russ Slater 05 July, 2011

Atom™, otherwise known as Atom Heart, Señor Coconut or a thousand other aliases, is a German music producer based in... Read Article

Discussing Brazilian Music with Aloe Blacc

By Russ Slater 27 June, 2011

Aloe Blacc is an American soul singer best known for his single “I Need A Dollar”, which is currently everywhere.... Read Article

Discussing Brazilian Music with Quadron

By Russ Slater 14 June, 2011

Quadron are a danish duo making soul music. With their tight arrangements (evoking Willie Mitchell’s for Al Green) and honeyed... Read Article

Discussing Brazilian Music with Mia Doi Todd

By Russ Slater 07 June, 2011

In the first part of a new series of articles discussing Brazilian music with various international musicians we talk to Mia Doi Todd about her relationship with music from Brazil and how it has helped shape her own sound.