Criolo is one of the most important musicians to come out of Brazil in some time. His last album Nó Na Orelha, a mix of hip-hop, samba and MPB, was the album of the year at the 2011... Read Article
Criolo‘s Nó Na Orelha was our favourite album of 2011. When it was released in Brazil last April I personally got a bit excited, reflected in my review of the album, which included nuggets like these “Nó Na... Read Article
The choice of “Carapalavra” as first track on Longe de Onde instantly marks this out as a different album to Karina Buhr‘s debut Eu Mentí Pra Voce. The screeching guitars and twisted wordplay of this opening song signal... Read Article
We’ve made no secret of our love for Karina Buhr. Her debut album Eu Mentí Pra Voce was our second favourite album of 2010, which is why we are so excited about the release of her new album... Read Article
June has been dedicated mixtape month on Sounds and Colours. In collaboration with JungleDrums we’re going to be bringing you mixes of new music from Latin America every Wednesday throughout the month. We begin with PG Presents New... Read Article
This is the day we’ve been waiting for, the day in which we finally release our compilation showcasing some of the best sounds coming from Sao Paulo. Nossa, Cara! New Sounds of São Paulo is a labour of... Read Article
On Monday May 9th we’ll be releasing a special compilation of new music from Sao Paulo. However, before that, and to get you into the mood, here’s a special Going Underground looking at some of the new artists... Read Article
I’d been waiting for this album to drop ever since I heard the ridiculously good lead single “Subirusdoistiozin” and it’s b-side “Grajeux”. Now, Nó Na Orelha, the second album from Criolo, is here. This is the point where... Read Article
Great new mixtape from DJ MBGroove with a ridiculously good array of Brazil’s finest new artists. This is a journey of discovery, and also one of great grooves. Brasil Lado B: Novos Personagems includes Hurtmold, Guizado, Jam da... Read Article
