Being a self-styled traditionalist doesn’t mean my musical tastes are so staunch that I shun any sonic adventurousness that steps over traditional boundaries. Cross the…
Tradition and Getting Around it
Tag: Brazilian music
Elza Soares to Perform at Barbican Hall in November 2016
Vocalist and samba star Elza Soares is set to perform on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at Barbican Hall in London. The concert is part of…
Electronic Edgy and Savagely Cool Luisa Maita
Luisa Maita – Fio da Memoria (Cumbancha, 2016) Fans of the Brazilian songwriter and songstress Luisa Maita are set to be rewarded a big payout…
Kevin Bowers’ Nova
Kevin Bowers – Nova (Machinery Music, 2016) After a trip to Spain, American drummer Kevin Bowers composed his new album Nova. Even though he was…
Brazil’s Graveola Release Camaleao Borboleta
Post-tropicalista Brazilian band Graveola have a new album titled Camaleão Borboleta (Chameleon Butterfly). The new recording features socially conscious lyrics concerning the power of the…
Brazilian Bands Today at SummerStage in New York City
SummerStage will present several Brazilian today, Saturday, August 6 in Central Park, Manhattan. The artists featured include Monobloco, Cabruêra, Boogarins, and DJ Luiz Santos. Admission…
Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil Headliners at the Opening Ceremony of Rio Olympics
Acclaimed Brazilian singers, songwriters, and guitarists Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil are set to perform at the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games in Rio…
Memorable Bossacucanova
Bossacucanova – The Best of Bossacucanova (Six Degrees Records, 2016) Brazilian music innovators Bossacucanova have put together some of their finest songs and instrumentals in…
Length & Time: Gilberto Gil
I will be writing a column on Length & Time in music, in each presenting an album and its strategies that pertain to addressing Length & Time. Perhaps…
Rising Talent from Bahia
Alê Kali – Alê Kali (independent, 2016) The self-titled album by Alê Kali reveals a fascinating vocalist and songwriter from Bahia (Brazil). She is now…