Brazilian music really does make a mockery of the label “diversity”. Many countries and artists may lay claim to having diverse influences, but nothing ever seems quite as varied and exciting as it does in Brazil. And this... Read Article
Brazilian singer Nina Miranda is finally ready to steal the limelight with her upcoming debut solo album. After first coming to attention thanks to Smoke City – and their huge hit “Underwater Love” – in the late 90s, Miranda has been... Read Article
It was late 2015 when the first calls for Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff to be impeached were received, principally arguing that the president had been fiscally irresponsible, as well as other charges, some related to the Operation Car... Read Article
Nordeste Oculto is the fifth album from Paraíba’s Cabruêra, and forms part of a special release mapping the North-East of Brazil which also includes texts written by musician/poet Alberto Marsicano and a book of band member Arthur Pessoa’s... Read Article
Heavy, heavy mix of Northeastern Brazilian music from DJ Incidental. Seriously, this mix is incredible! You’ll feel like you’ve suddenly been transported to the center of Pernambuco carnival as soon as you press play. Throughout the mix DJ... 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
Brazilian singer/songwriter Wado released his fourth album earlier this week. Entitled Samba 808, it features collaborations with Marcelo Camelo, Mallu Magalhães, Chico César, Curumin, Zeca Baleiro, Fabio Góes and André Abujamra, the first two of which assist on... Read Article
The album has been produced by Marcelo Mariano with participation from the Argentine trio, Aca Seca. In addition César Camargo Mariano brings to the forefront songs from new names in the Brazilian music scene such as Pedro Viáfora,... Read Article
Mario Caldato Jr. has worked as a producer or engineer for Jack Johnson, Manu Chao, Donovan Frankenreiter, Beck, Super Furry Animals, Tone Loc and Young MC. He is of course most famous though for his work with Beastie... Read Article
