“Butterflies,” by a band called Intercontinen7al, may well be the first of its kind: a bossa nova song comprised of parts recorded on all seven…
Magnificent Seven
Tag: bossa nova
Timeless as ever Bossa Nova
U.K. pianist Michael Eastwood leads the way as a global cast of a dozen players glide through “Bo-sete-nova,” a bossa nova tune with a time…
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…
Joyful Brazilian Baião by Cirio
Amidst the flood of samba and bossa nova that’s been released over the decades, Brazilian baião music is sometimes overlooked. Whether or not a singer…
Bossa Nova Innovator Sergio Mendes Dies at 83
(headline image: Sergio Mendes in 2020. Photo by Mizo) Extraordinary Brazilian composer, pianist, and songwriter Sergio Mendes died on September 5, 2024, in Los Angeles,…
Delia Fischer Releases Delightful Single “Intimo” Featuring Tico de Moraes
Delia Fischer has released her new single “Intimo,” a collaboration with acclaimed Brazilian guitarist, singer, and composer Tico de Moraes. The song, performed in Portuguese…
Eliane Elias Dazzles with Her Talent as a Vocalist, Songwriter, and Lyricist on “Time and Again”
Eliane Elias – Time and Again (Candid Records, 2024) Renowned Brazilian pianist, composer, and vocalist Eliane Elias is set to release her new album, Time…
Enduring Bossa Nova by Ingrid León and Bob James
Hailing from Mexico and the United States respectively, veteran musicians Ingrid León and Bob James give the classic bossa nova style their own stamp with…
Eric Wink Reimagines Bossa Nova
American multi-instrumentalist Eric Wink does a bright and engaging take on the classic bossa nova style with “Inconsolable,” a swinging piece featuring perfectly suited vocals…
Bianca Rastafiore’s Swinging Bossa Nova
A name like Bianca Rastafiore suggests a reggae connection, but the Cape Verdean singer going by that name is instead behind “Elle Fait Les Courses…