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…
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…
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 (Amor in Sound, 2024) Brazilian singer-songwriter Alvaro Lancellotti’s third studio album, Arruda, Alfazema e Guiné, goes deeply into…
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 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 (Far Out Recordings, 2025) Nyron Higor is a highly talented Afro-Brazilian multi-instrumentalist from Maceió, Brazil. His new self-titled album, Nyron…
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 (Sound Department, 2024) Sintetiza2 is as a heartfelt tribute from Donatinho to his late father, João Donato, released more than a year…
Brazilian singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist Mateus Aleluia Filho has released a fresh interpretation of the classic Papel Machê. This rendition is deeply rooted in the…