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forró

REVIEW Camarão – The Imaginary Soundtrack to a Brazilian Western Movie 1964-1974

By Frank Kinsey 27 March, 2018

His friends used to say, “His accordion speaks for him”. However, the most notable contribution to the genre of forró... Read Article

Accordions Around the World Brings Global Sounds to NYC

By Gina Vergel 03 July, 2017

“Accordions Around the World,” a series that brings over 100 accordionists, as well as bandoneón, bayan, concertina, and harmonium-players, to... Read Article

Forró London Festival Returns To London

By Lina Samoili 24 February, 2016

Forró London Festival is coming back again this year to celebrate its 5th anniversary in London. This year the festival... Read Article

Download B.Réu’s ‘Maracatu Dirty’, First Single off ‘Kafundó Vol. 3; Electronic Roots from N/E Brazil’

By Russ Slater 27 January, 2016

Kafundó Records are back with a new selection of bass and electronic music from Brazil, following on from Volume 1:... Read Article

An Invitation To Her World – Catching Up With Flávia Coelho

By Sam Katterfield 11 June, 2015

“Gata, you’re going to have to earn your way up by playing the bars”. These are the words that greeted... Read Article

The Rise and Rise of Forró – The Couples’ Dance from Northeast Brazil

By Sarah Jacobs 13 January, 2015

There can’t be many popular musical genres which feature the triangle, drum and accordion as three staple instruments. Forró, pronounced... Read Article