Banda Mantiqueira, a 13 piece instrumental ensemble based in São Paulo. The group plays a mix of samba, bossa nova and jazz with a strong…
Artist Profiles: Banda Mantiqueira
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
Artist Profiles: Banda de Boca
Banda de Boca means mouth band and they are a sensation in the Brazilian musical scene. With their mouths they can play, sing, and delight.…
Artist Profiles: Badi Assad
Badi Assad (pronounced bah-jee Ah-Sahj) is one of Brazil’s most talented performers. A heartfelt vocalist who sings in English and Portuguese and is known for…
Artist Profiles: Baden Powell
Up until his death in 2000, Baden Powell was considered one of the world’s finest contemporary acoustic guitar players and one of the most expressive…
Joyful Carnival Songs by Cesaria Evora
Cesaria Evora – Carnaval De Mindelo (Lusafrica, 2018) Carnaval De Mindelo is a great opportunity to listen to the unforgettable Cesaria Evora in a carnival…
Artist Profiles: Astrud Gilberto
Astrud Gilberto was the legendary Brazilian singer sometimes referred to as The Girl from Ipanema. She was also known as The Queen of bossa nova.…
Artist Profiles: Anima
Anima – Musica Mundana Humana Et Instrumentalis Ensemble has been performing since 1992, mixing the simplicity of popular culture and the refinement of classical culture.…
Artist Profiles: Andre Vasconcellos
Andre Vasconcellos is a soloist bass player, composer and producer, one of the most representative players of a new generation of musicians. Working with the…
Artist Profiles: Ana Maria and Matias Moreno
Ana Maria and Matias Moreno are two professional Brazilian musicians. Ana Maria studied at the Escola de Musica at Villa Lobos in Rio de Janeiro,…
Artist Profiles: Aleh Ferreira
Aleh Ferreira is a Brazilian multi-instrumentalist and composer who plays an instrumental Brazilian genre known as choro. At some of his his concerts, he is…