Belgium’s Arnaldo Prete travels well beyond his borders on “Iroko,” a snappy acoustic piece that goes through several Brazilian mood swings of the best kind.
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Where the Heart is
American pianist Jon S. Gold shows his love for Brazilian-flavored jazz while trodding “The Path Home.” Drummer Mauricio Zottarelli and vocalist Shiri Zorn provide further…
Confortini & Mackenzie to Unveil Brazilian Mosaico on March 2026
Vocalist Francesca Confortini and arranger Ryan Mackenzie are set to release Mosaico (Tessera Records) on March 20, 2026. The album is a Brazilian-focused project that…
“Meu Canto”: Brazilian Flavors by Frisina, Luzia Dvorek, and Toco
Gerardo Frisina (Italy) reunites with Brazilians Luzia Dvorek and Toco on the new track “Meu Canto,” released via Schema Records. The collaboration follows the trio’s…
Grupo Um’s “Lost” 1977 Album Finally available
São Paulo avant-gardists Grupo Um has released a previously unheard album titled Nineteen Seventy Seven (Far Out Recordings). The group recorded the project in 1977.…
Nancy Vieira And Fred Martins Lead February 2026 World Music Charts Europe
Esperança (Hope) by Nancy Vieira and Fred Martins sits at No. 1 on World Music Charts Europe for February 2026. The duo connect Cape Verde…
A Lins Through Time: Keberle Honors a Brazilian Icon
Ryan Keberle & Collectiv do Brasil – Choro das Águas (Alternate Side Records, 2025) On Choro das Águas, trombonist Ryan Keberle and his São Paulo-based…
Daydream Believer
Belgian saxophonist Manuel Hermia is joined by guitarist Julien Tassin and Chris Joris on the Brazilian berimbau for “Reverie,” a piece of music that’s hard…
Samba Gone Beyond
A dual Brazil and UK band, Soma Soma bridges the gaps between samba past, present, and future on “Laranjeiras.” And they do it very well.
Brazil For Two
California-based Duet Paty & Leo breeze their way through “Acaso,” a silky Brazilian-flavored piece in which voice, acoustic guitar and percussion are the foundation for…