There’s certainly nothing new in announcing the release of a new compilation of Brazilian music – they are never in short supply – however the upcoming release, Onda de Amor, on Soundway Records is definitely one with a... Read Article
We’re real happy to have another fine mix of Brazilian tunes on the site from Batukizer’s (EVFB) very own DJ Contracapa. A passionate researcher of Brazilian music this one is very much a sequel to his previous Afro... Read Article
This is an exclusive extract from Sounds and Colours Brazil, our book focused on Brazilian music and culture. Incubator, lab and launch pad, the northeastern state of Bahia is the source of so many pivotal shifts in Brazilian... Read Article
Accompanied by highly percussive drumming, the ritualistic ceremonies of the Afro-Brazilian candomblé religion have distinctly shaped the musical soundscape of Brazil, influencing many contemporary styles such as the samba and bossa nova. Indicative to a popular dance found... Read Article
Bradt travel guides, who we assessed in our article on the Best South American Travel Guide Books, have released a new book devoted to Bahia. It’s one of the reasons we like Bradt’s guide books so much that... Read Article
