Brazilian choro has strong followings and many practitioners in Europe, Japan and the USA (there’s even an annual festival of Choro in Berkeley, California). So it always comes as something of a surprise that the UK, with its... Read Article
Following the release of his critically-acclaimed second album Rasif, Amaro Freitas‘ trio brought their European tour to London’s legendary jazz club, Ronnie Scott’s, on November 2nd. Hailing from Recife in north-east Brazil, Amaro Freitas’ sound not only blends different styles... Read Article
We don’t know what it is but seemingly every few years it seems like half of Brazil passes through London as gig after gig of top quality Brazilian music gets confirmed for the capital. Maybe it’s a World... Read Article
‘Freedom of Movement’ may well be the name of Nina Miranda‘s debut album but it also serves as the perfect summation of her latest video for “The Cage & The Garden.” With the streets of London as their... Read Article
Later this month, 10-piece band Bixiga 70 will bring their fusion of African and South American rhythms to Camden’s Jazz Café for a one-off performance in the capital. Hailing from the central São Paulo neighbourhood of Bixiga, the... Read Article
Rio de Janeiro, holds near-mythical status as an arena in which giants of time are nurtured and modern day legends are played out. The list of carioca cultural deities is seemingly endless: from football’s immortals, such as the... Read Article
Zeca Pagodinho took to Hammersmith Apollo’s stage on the 29th November in London to celebrate 100 years of samba. If you followed the night on Sounds and Colours’ Instagram account you’ll know just how energetic the whole night... Read Article
It’s been 10 years since Zeca Pagodinho last played a show in London, but on the 29th November he returns to the English capital to perform one night only at the Hammersmith Eventim Apollo, celebrating 100 years of... Read Article
One of our favourite Brazilian singers and songwriters, Tulipa Ruiz, is set to make a rare London appearance on Thursday 8th September at Rich Mix as part of a small European tour. Tulipa made her name with her... Read Article
Far Out Recordings, one of the UK’s specialists in releasing new and classic Brazilian music, recently started hosting a weekly event upstairs at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London. Dubbed Sunday Sessions, the weekly party brings together DJs... Read Article
Our favourite album of 2015 was Bixiga 70‘s third album, III, so it is no surprise that we are very excited about the group’s debut gig in the UK. Bixiga 70, who take their name and inspiration from... Read Article
Brazil’s legendary psych-pop outfit Os Mutantes are all set for two magical nights at London’s Village Underground. The group made their name in the 60s and 70s as part of Brazil’s counter-cultural tropicalia movement. After splitting up in... Read Article
