City Guides:

baile funk

By Russ Slater 05 July, 2017

For his latest video heavy baile producer Leo Justi has turned to an old friend, Julio Secchin (they worked together on... Read Article

By Gina Vergel 04 March, 2016

Here at Sounds and Colours, we cover Latin American music, most—if not ALL—of which, has its roots in Africa. Now, one... Read Article

By Russ Slater 11 December, 2014

No Fluxo is a brand new documentary looking at the fluxo parties that are regular events on the streets of... Read Article

By Russ Slater 06 August, 2014

If you’re a regular reader to the site you’ll know that we’re big fans of Rio de Janeiro’s Leo Justi.... Read Article

By Tine Vanhee 17 June, 2014

The history of funk carioca tells the story of Rio’s favelas and their place in the city. It’s a story... Read Article

By Russ Slater 29 May, 2013

Finally following up last year’s “O Homem Mau (Sniper Queen)”, Leo Justi returns with a new song, this time partnering... Read Article

By Gina Vergel 12 March, 2013

There is no place I’d rather be this week than Austin, Texas, for the SXSW Music Conference. Alas, it isn’t... Read Article

By Gina Vergel 30 January, 2013

New York City’s Zuzuka Poderosa is quickly becoming the queen of baile funk/global bass thanks to a hybrid she likes... Read Article

By Robin Perkins 21 May, 2012

Maga Bo has truly earned the title of “global producer”. Though born in the US, he has performed, recorded and... Read Article