Artist Profiles: Dori Caymmi
Dori Caymmi is an internationally celebrated composer and singer, having an expressive production recorded by many important artists worldwide, along with a prominent career as…
Artist Profiles: David Tavares
Born in Guarapuava, Brazil. His brother and uncle introduced him to playing the guitar at the age of 8. In 1982, he began to study…
Artist Profiles: Daniela Mercury
Daniela Mercury is the most popular singer of axé music. The Brazilian press referred to her as the “Queen of Axé.” Daniela Mercury was born…
Artist Profiles: Daniel Santiago
Originally from Brazil’s capital (Brasilia, DF, 1979), virtuoso guitarist Daniel Santiago has played with such notables as Hermeto Pascoal, Ivan Lins, Maria Bethania, Ney Matogrosso,…
Artist Profiles: Daúde
Her full name is Maria Waldelurdes Costa de Santana Dutilleux, better known as Daúde. She was born in Salvador, Bahia, the pulsing heart of African…
Artist Profiles: Cyro Baptista
Cyro Baptiste Ciari, better known as Cyro Baptista, was born on December 23, 1950 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. He’s the creator of the 10-piece percussion…
Artist Profiles: Cordel Do Fogo Encantado
Cordel Do Fogo Encantado, from Arcoverde City, located in the back country of the state of Pernambuco, Northeast of Brazil, a region continually devastated by…
Artist Profiles: Clube do Balanço
Brazilian band Clube do Balanço re-ignited the work of the masters of samba-rock: Jorge Ben (up to 77), Luiz Vagner, Bebeto, Roberto Carlos and Erasmo,…
Festival International de Louisiane Reveals 2018 Program
Festival International de Louisiane has revealed the list of 2018 performers. The 5-day will be held April 25-29, 2018 in downtown Lafayette, Louisiana. This year’s…
Artist Profiles: Cidade Negra
Cidade Negra (Black City), is one of Brazil’s most popular reggae groups, with great sold out shows at the legendary Maracana football arena. In Brazil…