Bossa Nova has long had worldwide recognizability, and that is as it should be. Parisian pianist and composer Thalerg has his own authentic take called…
Swinging Bossa Nova by Thalerg
Tag: Brazilian music
Eliane Elias Dazzles with Her Talent as a Vocalist, Songwriter, and Lyricist on “Time and Again”
Eliane Elias – Time and Again (Candid Records, 2024) Renowned Brazilian pianist, composer, and vocalist Eliane Elias is set to release her new album, Time…
From Brazil to New Orleans: Nation Beat’s Archaic Humans Unites Cultures
Nation Beat – Archaic Humans (2024) Archaic Humans by Nation Beat seamlessly brings together irresistible traditional Brazilian rhythms with captivating New Orleans roots music, funk,…
‘Brasil’ by Ritenour and Grusin: A Fusion of Jazz Mastery and Brazilian Soul
Lee Ritenour and Dave Grusin – Brasil (Candid Records, 2024) Lee Ritenour and Dave Grusin have released Brasil, a captivating, exquisite and accessible exploration of…
Latin Jazz: A Thrilling Fusion of Rhythms and Styles
Latin jazz is an enthralling genre of music that combines primarily the rhythms and percussion instruments of Cuba, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, and a…
Dossel Explores Futuristic Afro-Brazilian Sounds
Dossel – Badoque (Dossel, 2023) Dossel launched his second album, Badoque, last year. Similar to his previous work, his compositions offer a unique perspective on…
Vini De Groove Skillfully Mixes Brazilian baião and chorinho Beats
“Cerrado Cigano” by American guitarist/multi-instrumentalist Vini De Groove brilliantly fuses Brazilian baião and chorinho rhythms. The artist has spent considerable time soaking up musical influences…
Brazilian Match Reveals the Songcraft Mastery of Luiz Millan
Luiz Millan – Brazilian Match (Jazz Station Records, 2024) Luiz Millan’s latest endeavor, Brazilian Match, represents a significant milestone in his career, signaling a deliberate…
Jonathan Silva Shares Ainda Cabe Sonhar Video
Brazilian artist Jonathan Silva has released a music video of the song “Ainda Cabe Sonhar” (Still Dreaming). Silva, from Espírito Santo, based in São Paulo,…
Adriana Calcanhotto’s Joyous and Spontaneous Songs grounded in Brazilian Tradition
Adriana Calcanhotto – Errante (Modern Recordings, 2023) Adriana Calcanhotto’s 13th studio album, Errante, present a wide range of styles. From bossa nova to samba-canção, xote,…