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Funk Carioca

By Russ Slater 05 July, 2017

For his latest video heavy baile producer Leo Justi has turned to an old friend, Julio Secchin (they worked together on... Read Article

By Nandy Cabrera 16 June, 2015

More than 20 years ago the so-called favela funk (or funk carioca) scene grew out of a few basic elements:... Read Article

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

By Russ Slater 15 April, 2015

When Frente Bolivarista entered the global scene earlier this year they instantly got our attention. Their first release, Vol. 1,... Read Article

By Russ Slater 10 April, 2015

If you want to know what’s happening with “urban dance music” (for want of a better phrase) in Colombia at... Read Article

By Russ Slater 06 August, 2014

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

By Tine Vanhee 17 June, 2014

The history of funk carioca tells the story of Rio’s favelas and their place in the city. It’s a story... Read Article

By Russ Slater 13 March, 2012

Zuzuka Poderosa and Kush Arora have just dropped a mixtape of heavy tropical beats titled Carioca Bass that will surely... Read Article

By Russ Slater 25 November, 2011

Here’s the new single from João Brasil. It’s called “Funk do iPhone”, features Marina Gasolina (previously of Bonde Do Rolê),... Read Article

By Eduardo Pagnoncelli 18 October, 2010

Formed in 1976, Banda Black Rio is one of the most important names of Brazilian music history. Being one of... Read Article

By Russ Slater 24 August, 2010

After getting everyone all excited with the free screening of Favela on Blast on Pitchfork.tv back at the start of... Read Article