Yes, there’s cumbia in Brazil! In a country so rich in rhythm, I’m glad to introduce you to this unofficial, yet popular, style of music. Cumbia was brought to Brazil by Amazonian radio in the mid 50s and... Read Article
In the 3rd volume of his Brasil Lado B series, DJ MBgroove brings us, as usual, the freshiest music being made in Brazil, featuring artists such as Mundo Livre S.A., Beto Villares, Céu, RAPadura, Rodrigo Campos and Gal... Read Article
In the second part of Sounding Out the Swamp: Recife, Pernambuco, and The Cultural Rise of Northeastern Brazil (read part one here) Gregory Scruggs looks at how manguebit affected the musical landscape of Northeastern Brazil, starting with the... Read Article
Great new mixtape from DJ MBGroove with a ridiculously good array of Brazil’s finest new artists. This is a journey of discovery, and also one of great grooves. Brasil Lado B: Novos Personagems includes Hurtmold, Guizado, Jam da... Read Article
