Bebel Gilberto will perform Thursday, February 3, 2011, at Lincoln Center’s Allen Room. As a member of bossa nova royalty – she is the daughter…
Brazilian Star Bebel Gilberto to Perform at Lincoln Center’s American Songbook 2011
Tag: Brazilian music
Forro In The Dark to Release New Album in September
Light a Candle, the second release of New York City-based Forro In The Dark, will be released September 29, 2009. Forro In The Dark makes…
The Samba Effect–Conversation with Brazilian Musician Jovino Santos Neto
I discovered the healing effects of Brazilian music, samba in particular back in the early 1990s when I began listening to Astrud Gilberto classics. Even…
The Passionate Spirit of Espirito Santo
Various Artists – Musica do Espirito Santo (Secretaria da cultura/SEBRAE/Quorum, 2008) The Brazilian state of Espirito Santo (southeast Brazil) put together a boxed set of…
2007 Brazilian Releases Available in North America
If you wonder what Seu Jorge was up to in the 1990s, check out Farofa Carioca’s fiery album Moro No Brasil (Universal Music Latino).…
An Inspiring New Generation of Bossa
Clara Moreno – Meu Samba Torto (Compass Records, 2007) It’s probably genetic. Bossa nova flows through Clara Moreno’s name. Her name may not ring a…
Hamilton De Holanda’s Brasilianos Earns Latin Grammy Nomination As “Best Instrumental Album”
Mandolin phenomenon Hamilton de Holanda has just been nominated for his first Latin Grammy award. The nomination is for his critically acclaimed debut for Adventure…
An Updated Rough Guide to the Music of Brazil
Various Artists – Rough Guide to the Music of Brazil (World Music Network RGNET1188CD, 2007) Brazil is one of those countries, like Cuba and Mali…
Rob Curto’s Forró For All tours Midwest in June 2007
New York City Brazilian music group Rob Curto’s Forró For All will be touring the Midwestern United States in June 2007. They will be featured…
Carla’s Vocal Artistry
Carla Hassett – Quero Saber (Paulista Records, 2006) Brazil seems to have an endless supply of great musicians. Carla Rigolin Hassett is yet another name…