Pianist and composer João Donato de Oliveira Neto, better known as João Donato, was born on August 17, 1934 in Rio Branco, State of Acre,…
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Tag: Brazilian music
Benji & Rita Unveil Animation Video
Brazilian music duo Benji & Rita have released an animated video version of the song “Impetuosa Atração” (Impetuous attraction). The duo includes animation designer and…
Lovely Brazilian Piano from Marcos Ariel
Marcos Ariel – Piano Blossoms (Moondo Music, 2021) Piano Blossoms is a lovely solo piano album from Brazilian jazz musician and composer Marcos Ariel. Recorded…
Tião Carvalho at Mestre dos Saberes Festival, a Showcase of Traditional Brazilian Music Masters
Por Do Som presented a new showcase of Brazilian artists in December 2021. The festival called “Mestre dos Saberes” (masters of knowledge) paid tribute to…
Azymuth bassist Alex Malheiros Releases Tempos Futuros
Alex Malheiros, the bass player of Brazil’s acclaimed fusion band Azymuth has released his first solo album in over a decade. Produced by Daniel Maunick…
Sublime Afro-Brazilian Orchestra
Orquestra Afrosinfônica – Orin, a língua dos anjos (Máquina de Louco, 2020) Orin, a língua dos anjos is the second álbum from a remarkable Brazilian…
New song “Baticum de Bará” from Luana Bayô
Brazilian vocalist, composer and educator Luana Bayô has released a new song titled “Baticum de Bará” composed by sonmgwriter and historian Luiz Antônio Simas. Luana…
Agustin Pereyra Lucena Quartet’s La Rana Album Reissued
The album La Rana from Agustin Pereyra Lucena Quartet is available once more as a reissue on Far Out Recordings. Recorded in Oslo in 1980,…
Acclaimed Brazilian Guitarist Sebastião Tapajós Dies at 79
Renowned Brazilian guitarist Sebastião Tapajós died on Saturday, October 2, 2021 in Santarem, Brazil. Sebastião Tapajós was one of Brazil’s most brilliant guitarists, well known…
Grupo Paranapanema at Malungo Festival
Grupo Paranapanema is one acts that was featured at the virtual Malungo Festival. Grupo Paranapanema presented its show “Segura nessa pisada.” The Paranapanema group brings…