Samba
Criolo Looks To Samba and State of Brazil on New Free-To-Download Album ‘Espiral de Ilusão’
Only last week Criolo surprised us all by dropping a brand new single, “Menino Mimado”, which saw him stick to... Read Article
Zeca Pagodinho Brings Brazil to London
Zeca Pagodinho took to Hammersmith Apollo’s stage on the 29th November in London to celebrate 100 years of samba. If... Read Article
Zeca Pagodinho Celebrates 100 Years of Samba in London
It’s been 10 years since Zeca Pagodinho last played a show in London, but on the 29th November he returns... Read Article
REVIEW Elza Soares – The Woman at the End of the World
There is nothing surprising about the way that Elza Soares‘ latest album begins. Soares is one of Brazil’s most revered... Read Article
The Many Lives of Martinho da Vila
A unique artist with his own way of singing; a composer of many hits; the first samba artist to become... Read Article
London’s Crouch End Festival Goes Latino for 2016
Crouch End Festival comes for its 5th edition this year with a 10-day packed programme of art, music, drama, poetry,... Read Article
Improvisation Is Originality and Language Without Repetition: An Interview with Hamilton de Holanda
Not many musicians manage to bridge the Brazilian musical origins of bossa, samba and choro with modern jazz, pop and... Read Article
Hamilton de Holanda Launches New Album ‘Samba de Chico’ Ahead Of European Tour
Hamilton de Holanda is currently one of the most celebrated instrumentalists in Brazil, blending Brazilian choro, samba and jazz together... Read Article
REVIEW Cartola – Nas Vozes De
Nas Vozes De Cartola is quite honestly a collector’s item. For a reason unknown to this critic, Cartola has not been... Read Article