Just a couple of weeks ago we asked our readers to choose what they think are the most influential Brazilian albums of all-time. After receiving 100 responses we are now revealing the 10 albums that received the most... Read Article
Graveola are one of Brazil’s most enjoyable new bands, a fusion of pure pop melody and inventive songwriting. They are now getting their first international release on Mais Um Discos, who have just issued the Farewell EP and... Read Article
Being a huge fan of Os Novos Baianos I was always going to enjoy Filhos de João, O Admirável Mundo Novo Baiano, the story of the group. The film, which has been retitled Sons of João, The Admirable... Read Article
Our very good friend Tom Crookston (aka Tommy Digital), over at the Nossa! Brazil blog, has very kindly submitted this mixtape for us to post. Tom describes it as: A 56 minute journey through bossa nova, Brazilian funk,... Read Article
D. Vyzor has put together this rather excellent mix of Brazilian grooves for us. Hailing from Sao Paulo, but now living in London, D. Vyzor is an avid vinyl collector who regularly DJ’s in the Capital, especially for... Read Article
MPB is an acronym for Música Popular Brasileira or, in English, Brazilian Pop Music. It’s an amalgamation of styles that really took hold in the 70s and now accounts for a significant amount of the music made in... Read Article
In 1972 Os Novos Baianos were preparing to record their second album for the third time when João Gilberto turned up on their doorstep. It’s not known Gilberto’s motives for coming to see them but it is certain... Read Article
