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Banda Black Rio

REVIEW Brazilika: 20th Year Anniversary Celebrating The Best Of Far Out Brazil & Beyond

By David Bugueño 12 May, 2015

When it comes to understanding the European love for Latin music, Far Out Recordings is one of the keys. The... Read Article

Ed Motta’s 10 Brazilian Soul Classics

By Russ Slater 28 March, 2014

Ed Motta knows a thing or two about soul. As the nephew of Brazil’s finest soul man Tim Maia, it’s... Read Article

REVIEW Sabrina Malheiros – Dreaming

By Kevin Le Gendre 27 September, 2011

Since its birth in the mid-50s, bossa nova has been one of Brazil’s greatest gifts to modern music. Rhythm, harmony... Read Article

MIXTAPE DJ Alquimix’s Groovi Brasilis Mixtape

By Russ Slater 13 September, 2011

Great new mix from DJ Alquimix featuring a selection of what he calls “grooves finos e sortidos.” In other words... Read Article

Not Ready for the Museum Yet: An Interview with Banda Black Rio’s William Magalhaes

By Eduardo Pagnoncelli 25 July, 2011

Sounds and Colours’ Eduardo Pagnoncelli recently reviewed Banda Black Rio’s exciting new album SuperNovaSambaFunk and here interviews William Magalhaes (pictured... Read Article

REVIEW Banda Black Rio – Super Nova Samba Funk

By Eduardo Pagnoncelli 21 June, 2011

This isn't the first time Sounds and Colours have written about Banda Black Rio, and after listening to their new album, I am sure this won't be the last. Banda Black Rio first experienced success in the 70s but had to stop in the early 80s due to its leader’s, Oberdan Magalhaes, tragic death. However, the importance of Banda Black Rio was never forgotten and Oberdan’s son, musician William Magalhaes put the pieces together, formed a new group and continued the band's legacy.