DJ Tudo’s Mixtape Ijexá
DJ Tudo is something of an ambassador for traditional Brazilian (and world) music. He’s been featured on this site many... Read Article
Candomble
REVIEW Bixiga 70 – III
Even if the São Paulo bairro of Bixiga was almost entirely colonized by Italian migrants more than one hundred years... Read Article
REVIEW Criolo – Convoque Seu Buda
On his first album since breakout success Nó Na Orelha (2011) Criolo showcases his versatility and artistic vision by combining... Read Article
MIXTAPE DJ Contracapa’s Afro Brazil Orixá Mix
Here we present our first ever mix from Epic Vinyls from Brazil aka DJ Contracapa, a Danish musicologist and huge... Read Article
Setting The Scene: Salvador
This is an exclusive extract from Sounds and Colours Brazil, our book focused on Brazilian music and culture. Incubator, lab... Read Article
MIXTAPE DJ Incidental – Tambor E Flor Mixtape
The last DJ Incidental mix we featured (A Laussa Qué Dinheiro Mixtape) was a high-tempo, bass heavy affair, perfect for... Read Article
Watching Tom Zé was like watching me moving in space: An Interview with Vincent Moon
We’re big fans of Vincent Moon here on Sounds and Colours. His Petites Planetes and Take Away Shows videos have... Read Article
Mia Doi Todd – Canto de Iemanjá
New video released for “Canto de Iemanjá” by Mia Doi Todd. The song was written by Vinicius de Moraes and... Read Article
A sight to behold: Abrolhos Marine National Park
In the North-East of Brazil the state of Bahia is found, a vibrant and colourful region, glowing with a rich... Read Article
Kiko Dinucci’s Candomble film “Dança das Cabaças – Exu no Brasil”
Kiko Dinucci is not only one of our favourite musicians (especially on recent album Metá-Metá) but also a big champion... Read Article
Alessandra Leão E O Xamba Coletivo
New video from Vincent Moon’s Petites Planetes series. This one is an outtake – albeit one that is better than... Read Article
Religious Rhythms: The Afro-Brazilian Music of Candomblé
Accompanied by highly percussive drumming, the ritualistic ceremonies of the Afro-Brazilian candomblé religion have distinctly shaped the musical soundscape of... Read Article