Dossel – Badoque (Dossel, 2023) Dossel launched his second album, Badoque, last year. Similar to his previous work, his compositions offer a unique perspective on…
Dossel Explores Futuristic Afro-Brazilian Sounds
Tag: Afro-Brazilian
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…
Conjunto Picafumo, São Paulo Samba Maestros
Conjunto Picafumo brings together big names in São Paulo samba to pay homage to Toinho Melodia. The group, which accompanied Toinho for eight years, recorded…
Aloysio Letra, an Emotional Journey Through Afro-Brazilian Rhythms
Singer and composer from the outskirts of the eastern zone of São Paulo, Aloysio Letra participates in the celebrations of the outskirts. He composes unique…
Luana Bayô, a Leading Brazilian Black Music Singer-Songwriter
Luana Bayô is a singer, songwriter, and educator from São Paulo. Owner of a powerful and striking deep voice, her work is strongly marked by…
Tião Carvalho: A Multifaceted Artist and disseminator of Brazilian Culture Through Music and Dance
Tião Carvalho, from Maranhão based in São Paulo is a singer, composer, musician, dancer, capoeirista, comedian, and educator. Notably, he has been working for over…
Kennya Macedo, a Lifelong Explorer of Black Brazilian Music
Kennya Macedo is a singer with over 30 years in music. She has been and is part of several projects such as the Orchestra Paulista…
Raquel Tobias, A Significant Figure in Sao Paulo’s Samba Scene
Raquel Tobias is a samba singer and composer. Born in São Paulo, from the South Zone, Raquel has gained great importance in the music scene.…
Clarianas Explores the Ancestral Brazilian Feminine Voice
Clarianas is a collective of urban vocalists from São Paulo dedicated to exploring the voice of the “ancestral” woman within Brazilian popular music. The vocal…
Malungo Festival 2023: A Dazzling Tribute to Brazilian Black Culture with 7 Diverse Artists
The second edition of Festival Malungo will continue to pay homage to Brazilian Black Culture with free in-person and video shows by 7 artists representing…