In an interview with Filmmaker Magazine, the L.A. Rebellion director, Billy Woodberry (of Bless Their Little Hearts, 1983), stressed how important it was for him to be among the young Black students enlisting, for the first time, in... Read Article
RAPadura‘s musicality is unique. His RAP has the characteristics of Brazil, as well as the nickname he chose (RAPadura is a typical Brazilian sweet). Not coincidentally, he has become one of the rappers who has played the most... Read Article
In Brasília: Life After Design, film-maker Bart Simpson allows the sinuous curves of renowned architects Oscar Niemeyer and Lucio Costa’s bird-like urban design, called Plan Piloto, tour viewers around what it’s like to live in Brazil’s capital. Built... Read Article
Kelton is one of the leading lights of Brasília’s independent music scene, a singer-songwriter who makes refreshingly-delicate indie pop. Distraído Concentrado is his latest album, and the perfect showcase for his abilities, ranging from the beatific acoustic balladry... Read Article
This past July the Museum of Modern Art in New York City wrapped up its four month long exhibition, Latin America in Construction: Architecture 1955 – 1980; an exhibition that delved deep into the modern coming-of-age era of... Read Article
There can’t be many popular musical genres which feature the triangle, drum and accordion as three staple instruments. Forró, pronounced foh-ho, is one of them. It’s a lively, addictive music that has its origins in Northeast Brazil and... Read Article
Oscar Niemeyer reshaped Brazil’s identity during the 1940s, 50s and 60s. His works are characterised by the abstract forms and smooth curves. “I am not attracted to straight angles or to the straight line, hard and inflexible, created... Read Article
We are hugely excited to bring you an exclusive short film, a Sounds and Colours original, focused on the Brazilian group Móveis Coloniais de Acaju. This year Móveis appeared at Primavera Sound in Barcelona and João Queirolo and... Read Article
Praianos(*) is the debut of a captivating new singer from Brasilia, Fernanda Cabral. The song that gives the album it’s title, has lyrics and participation of Chico Cesar, and already announces what this fine work is all about:... Read Article
Just bumped into the music of Pazes from Brasília, Brazil and now in something of a delirious bliss. On the Soundcloud tracks and Exponential Records release that we found it is clear that Pazes is a fan of... Read Article
