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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.…

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Charts

Nancy Vieira And Fred Martins Lead February 2026 World Music Charts Europe

World Music Central News Room February 1, 2026 No Comments Brazilian music Cape Verdean music Fred Martins Nancy Vieira world fusion world music

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…

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A Lins Through Time: Keberle Honors a Brazilian Icon

Iliana Cabrera January 31, 2026 No Comments Brazilian music Ryan Keberle world music

Ryan Keberle & Collectiv do Brasil – Choro das Águas (Alternate Side Records, 2025) On Choro das Águas, trombonist Ryan Keberle and his São Paulo-based…

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Daydream Believer

Tom Orr January 26, 2026 No Comments Brazilian music Chris Joris Julien Tassin Manuel Hermia world music

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…

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Samba Gone Beyond

Tom Orr January 20, 2026 No Comments Brazilian music samba Soma Soma world music

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.

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Brazil For Two

Tom Orr January 18, 2026 No Comments Brazilian music Duet Paty & Leo world music

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…

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Sessa Leans Into “Crooked Funk” On New Album Pequena Vertigem De Amor

Angel Romero December 28, 2025 No Comments Brazilian music Sessa world music

Sessa – Pequena Vertigem de Amor (Mexican Summer, 2025) Brazilian songwriter and guitarist Sessa recently released Pequena Vertigem De Amor (A Little Vertigo of Love).…

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Brazil Meets The World In Brasil Calling Volume 22

Angel Romero December 4, 2025 No Comments Abacaxepa Alessandra Leão Brazilian music Bruno Capinan Carlos Rennó Chico César Chico Lobo Da Cruz Daúde Edu Lobo Grupo Você Vai Se Quiser JØY Brandt Lia de Itamaracá Lucas Caram LuDom Mandinga Beat Maurício Tagliari MELO-T Ney Marques Nina Nicolaiewsky Orchestra Baobab Quinteto da Paraíba Siso Thiago Bispo Tiê Victoria dos Santos Walmir Gil world music Xangai Zanna

Various Artists – Brasil Calling Volume 22 (2025) Brasil Calling Volume 22 highlights 15 tracks that weave Brazil’s regional traditions with contemporary collaborations across continents.…

Making The Accordion Great Again: Liberty Bellowsexhibiiton - Photo by Angel Romero. Various accordions on display.

Articles

Squeezeboxes Across Borders: The Accordion and Its Diaspora

Angel Romero November 23, 2025 No Comments accordion bandoneón Brazilian music Cajun music Celtic music concertina Spanish music tango vallenato world fusion world music Zydeco

(headline image: Making The Accordion Great Again: Liberty Bellows exhibition – Photo by Angel Romero) Few instruments move as fluidly through working-class dance halls, classical…

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Dual South American Sizzle

Tom Orr November 10, 2025 No Comments big beet Brazilian music Colombian music cumbia forró world fusion world music

Should you be in need of a pulsating, exhilarating mix of Brazilian forró and Colombian cumbia, “Anunciaçǎo” by the USA’s big beet will handily satisfy…