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Tag: bossa nova
Partial Culpability
An American singer by the name of Mckey brings a touch of bossa nova, both vocally and in the arrangement, to “Most of the Blame,” a…
High Quality Bossa Nova Import
French guitarist Christophe Duflos brings the familiar feel of bossa nova to new horizons through “Bossarena,” a piece flavored not only by some fine trumpeting…
Going South in a Good Way
American singer Carrie Marshall combines the sway of a bossa nova rhythm with silky smooth vocals and the added sweetening of Appalachian-style fiddle on “Southern Shade…
Magnificent Seven
“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…
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…