Igor Bueno, is a composer, multi-instrumentalist, performer, poet and music educator, member of Grupo Cupuaçu. The group is rooted in the richness and diversity of…
Igor Bueno Unveils “Recanto dos Mil Sonhos” Music Video
Tag: Brazilian music
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…
Sarah McKenzie Releases Stirring Brazilian Music Album
Sarah McKenzie – Without you (Normandy Lane, 2023) Gifted Australian jazz pianist, composer and singer, Sarah McKenzie, recently released her superb sixth album, Without You.…
Forro-Inspired Elegance on John Finbury’s Latest Track “Chão De Nuvem”
John Finbury continues his Brazilian excursion through an American appreciation thereof, this time with “Chão De Nuvem”, an accordion-flavored tune sounding sort of like a…
Udi Fagundes Mixes Cape Verdean Melodies with Brazilian Vibes in ‘Petit Pays’
Udi, a singer, songwriter, and guitarist originating from the outskirts of Porto Alegre’s Restinga neighborhood in the southern zone of the capital, derives inspiration from…
‘Friends or Lovers’ by Brazil’s Magical Island Brings a Fresh Pop Twist to Bossa Nova”
“Friends or Lovers” by Brazil’s Magical Island takes a fairly pop-oriented approach to bossa nova. The results are lovely.
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…
Aiace’s Afro-Bahian Fusion Shines in Eu Andava Como Se Fosse Voar
Aiace – Eu Andava Como Se Fosse Voar (self-release, 2023) Aiace’s latest album, Eu Andava Como Se Fosse Voar (I Walked as If I Were…
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…