Léo Leobons – Ritual (Kaxambu Records, 2018) If you are into Cuban and Brazilian percussion, Ritual by Léo Leobons is a real treat. Ritual is…
Ritual, A Masterful Work of Afro-Brazilian and Afro-Cuban Music
Tag: Afro-Brazilian
Grupo Bongar + Maga Bo: Afro-Brazilian Grooves from the Northeast
Grupo Bongar + Maga Bo – Macumbadaboa (Kafundó Records KAX014, 2019) Macumbadaboa gathers the Afro-Brazilian percussion ensemble Grupo Bongar, from Pernambuco, with producer and DJ…
Obatalá Takes the Lead: Monica Avila Honors the Orixá in New Single
Brazilian multi-instrumentalist Monica Avila pays tribute to the orixá Obatalá in her latest release, Obatalá é Rei. The single blends Yoruba prayer, Afro-Brazilian percussion, and…
Berimbau: Bowed Sounds at the Heart of Afro-Brazilian Tradition
(headline image: Berimbau) The berimbau is a single-stringed musical bow that functions as both instrument and cultural emblem. Though now most closely associated with Brazil,…
Tried, True and Terrific
The longstanding relationship between jazz and samba remains as strong as ever, with “Afosamba” by Brazilian pianist Antonio Adolfo and his octet a shining example…
Alvaro Lancellotti Explores Afro-Brazilian Spirituality in ‘Arruda, Alfazema e Guiné’
Alvaro Lancellotti – Arruda, Alfazema e Guiné (Amor in Sound, 2024) Brazilian singer-songwriter Alvaro Lancellotti’s third studio album, Arruda, Alfazema e Guiné, goes deeply into…
Brasil Calling: Volume 14 – A Vibrant Fusion of Traditional and Modern Sounds
Brasil Calling is a series of compilations designed to introduce new Brazilian talent to international media. In this case, the majority of the artists fall…
Easygoing Afro-samba by Pedro Bezerra
A moody, mellow take on Afro-samba with prominent piano and airy vocals,”Na Beira do Mar” by Brazil’s Pedro Bezerra shows just how resilient and satisfying…
Dossel Explores Futuristic Afro-Brazilian Sounds
Dossel – Badoque (Dossel, 2023) Dossel launched his second album, Badoque, last year. Similar to his previous work, his compositions offer a unique perspective on…
Afro-Brazilian Percussive Ritual Music by Aguidavi do Jêje
Aguidavi do Jêje – Aguidavi do Jêje (Rocinante, 2023) Presented by the Rocinante label, the debut album of the Aguidavi do Jêje ensemble stands as…