MIXTAPE Venus X and Asmara’s Putaria Maxima Mix Vol. 2 Mixtape
Following on from their much-acclaimed Putaria Maxima mixtape last year, Venus X and Asmara are back with a second volume.... Read Article
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Leo Justi Showcases Brazilian Dance Craze Passinho in Latest Video ‘Larga o Aço’
For his latest video heavy baile producer Leo Justi has turned to an old friend, Julio Secchin (they worked together on... Read Article
REVIEW Kafundó Vol. 2: Roots and Bass Music from Brazil
More than 20 years ago the so-called favela funk (or funk carioca) scene grew out of a few basic elements:... Read Article
An Invitation To Her World – Catching Up With Flávia Coelho
“Gata, you’re going to have to earn your way up by playing the bars”. These are the words that greeted... Read Article
Digging Regional Sounds: An Interview with Frente Bolivarista’s Daniel Lucas
When Frente Bolivarista entered the global scene earlier this year they instantly got our attention. Their first release, Vol. 1,... Read Article
MIXTAPE El Freaky In The Russian House Live Tropical Bass Mix
If you want to know what’s happening with “urban dance music” (for want of a better phrase) in Colombia at... Read Article
MIXTAPE Leo Justi’s “Heavy Baile” Mixtape
If you’re a regular reader to the site you’ll know that we’re big fans of Rio de Janeiro’s Leo Justi.... Read Article
Funk Carioca: The Beat Goes On
The history of funk carioca tells the story of Rio’s favelas and their place in the city. It’s a story... Read Article
MIXTAPE Zuzuka Poderosa and Kush Arora Presents Carioca Bass Mixtape
Zuzuka Poderosa and Kush Arora have just dropped a mixtape of heavy tropical beats titled Carioca Bass that will surely... Read Article
João Brasil feat Marina Gasolina – Funk do iPhone
Here’s the new single from João Brasil. It’s called “Funk do iPhone”, features Marina Gasolina (previously of Bonde Do Rolê),... Read Article
Banda Black Rio: music and social revolution
Formed in 1976, Banda Black Rio is one of the most important names of Brazilian music history. Being one of... Read Article
Favela on Blast is here!
After getting everyone all excited with the free screening of Favela on Blast on Pitchfork.tv back at the start of... Read Article