Afro-Brazilian Music

Freedom At The Heart Of Carnival: An Interview with BaianaSystem

By Gabriel Francis 18 July, 2018

BaianaSystem are one of the most exciting bands coming out of Brazil at the moment – more specifically, Bahia, the... Read Article

Check Out Barbatuques’ ‘Baião Destemperado’ From DJ Tahira’s Forthcoming Afro-Brazilian Compilation ‘Levanta Poeira’

By David Bugueño 15 February, 2018

Heard across the web after a Nike video showed Ronaldinho playing indoor soccer along with scenes of him playing as a child,... Read Article

REVIEW Kafundó Vol. 5: Afro-Brazilian Roots and Wires

By Russ Slater 03 November, 2017

There are few labels as dedicated to electronic music in Brazil as Kafundó Records. Through their compilations, as well as... Read Article

DJ Tudo’s Mixtape Ijexá

By Russ Slater 22 May, 2017

DJ Tudo is something of an ambassador for traditional Brazilian (and world) music. He’s been featured on this site many... Read Article

That Damn Afrobeat: Interview with Bixiga 70

By Russ Slater 21 June, 2016

Bixiga 70‘s influences are many. The group came to life just over five years ago as a 10-piece band with a... Read Article

MIXTAPE Bixiga 70’s Afro-Latin Mini Mix

By Russ Slater 26 January, 2016

Ahead of their European tour – starting off with a hotly-anticipated London debut, before heading to Scotland, Belgium, Netherlands, France,... Read Article

Brazilian Big Band Bixiga 70 in New York City (Short Documentary)

By Russ Slater 14 August, 2015

The creativity, ideology and bonhomie really spills out from Bixiga 70 in this enlightening (and undeniably groovy) 15-minute documentary showing... Read Article

Rare Brazilian Afro-Psych Album by Tribo Massáhi Gets Vinyl Reissue

By Russ Slater 03 March, 2015

Following extensive research and much demand São Paulo-based label Goma Gringa have decided to release the incredibly rare album Estrelando... Read Article