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The cover art for Wish You Were Here by Vini de Groove features a visual homage to Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon. It depicts the outline of Brazil, illuminated by a prism-like light effect. A white beam enters from the left, refracts within the Brazilian silhouette, and emerges on the right as a vibrant spectrum of colors.

Not Just Wishful Thinking

Without losing the surreal cynicism or rhythmic undercurrent of the original, Vini De Groove gives a northeastern Brazilian vibe to Pink Floyd’s “Wish You Were…

The album cover for Aura by André Siqueira features an abstract, textured design in shades of blue and green, resembling a painted canvas with soft brushstrokes. White, vein-like lines run across the surface, evoking the appearance of water currents or cracks in ice. A subtle, semi-transparent vertical division adds depth to the composition. The typography is clean and minimalist, with the album title Aura positioned in the upper left and the artist's name, André Siqueira, placed in the lower right, both in a soft blue-gray hue.

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Guitarist André Siqueira Combines Technical Innovation with Soulful Expression

Angel Romero February 12, 2025 No Comments André Siqueira Brazilian music guitar world music

André Siqueira – Aura (self-release, 2024) Brazilian guitarist and composer André Siqueira presents Aura, a masterful and elegant solo guitar album that brings together tradition…

Cammi Azul Neon single artwork. A photo of the artist with a neon blue background.

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Spot-On Brazilian Symbiosis

Tom Orr February 11, 2025 No Comments Brazilian music Cammi world music

Her skill set includes work as a producer and sound designer, but it’s the voice of Brazilian artist Cammi that matters on “Azul Neon,” rising…

“Lua” by André Ayel single cover. The artist next to a large full moon.

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Reggae Roots Planted Brazilian Style

Tom Orr February 8, 2025 No Comments André Ayel Brazilian music Reggae world music

Brazil’s homegrown reggae scene is long-established and ever-robust, with “Lua” by André Ayel a recent example of how well Jamaica’s signature sound fits with the…

Alvaro Lancellotti - Arruda, Alfazema e Guiné cober artwork. A painting of a tree y a lake with three human figures that seem to represent a man, a woman and a child.

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Alvaro Lancellotti Explores Afro-Brazilian Spirituality in ‘Arruda, Alfazema e Guiné’

Iliana Cabrera January 9, 2025 No Comments Afro-Brazilian Alvaro Lancellotti Brazilian music world music

Alvaro Lancellotti – Arruda, Alfazema e Guiné (Amor in Sound, 2024) Brazilian singer-songwriter Alvaro Lancellotti’s third studio album, Arruda, Alfazema e Guiné, goes deeply into…

The cover for the single "Mitê" by Dude São Thiago features an eclectic design. It shows a man reclining on a surface surrounded by open books, magazines, and artworks. The scene is overlaid with colorful, abstract brushstrokes in neon shades of pink, yellow, blue, and green. The title "Mitê" and the artist's name are displayed prominently in a bold, handwritten-style font.

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Atypical Brazil

Tom Orr January 8, 2025 No Comments Brazilian music Dude São Thiago world music

Brazil’s Dude São Thiago harnesses layered percussion, jangly piano, nimble vocals and quirky production touches to make “Mitiê” an attention grabber that succeeds from both…

Fabio Bergamini sitting outdoors next to some of his musical instruments.

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Inventive Brazilian Percussionist Fabio Bergamini

Angel Romero December 28, 2024 No Comments Brazilian music Fabio Bergamini world fusion world music

Fabio Bergamini holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in music from Unicamp (Campinas/SP) and furthered his studies in the United States (Berklee College of…

Nyron Higor - Nyron Higor cover artwork. A black and white photo of the artist. He has an afro and moustache.

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Nyron Higor’s Stunning Self-Titled Album at the Intersection of Brazilian Tradition and Innovation

Angel Romero December 23, 2024 No Comments Brazilian music Nyron Higor world music

Nyron Higor – Nyron Higor (Far Out Recordings, 2025) Nyron Higor is a highly talented Afro-Brazilian multi-instrumentalist from Maceió, Brazil. His new self-titled album, Nyron…

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Fabio Bergamini – 7 Portais: A Gathering of Global Percussion Traditions

Angel Romero December 20, 2024 No Comments Brazilian music Fabio Bergamini percussion world fusion world music

Fabio Bergamini – 7 Portais (Belic Music, 2024) Fabio Bergamini’s 7 Portais is a captivating exploration of global percussion traditions. Indeed, he expertly combines ancient…

Donatinho - Sintetiza2 cover artwork. An illustration of Donatinho and his father navigating rapids.

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Honoring a Legacy: “Sintetiza2” by João Donato and Donatinho

Iliana Cabrera December 9, 2024 No Comments Brazilian music Donatinho world music

Donatinho – Sintetiza2 (Sound Department, 2024) Sintetiza2 is as a heartfelt tribute from Donatinho to his late father, João Donato, released more than a year…