John Finbury continues his Brazilian excursion through an American appreciation thereof, this time with “Chão De Nuvem”, an accordion-flavored tune sounding sort of like a…
View More Forro-Inspired Elegance on John Finbury’s Latest Track “Chão De Nuvem”Tag: Brazilian music
Udi Fagundes Mixes Cape Verdean Melodies with Brazilian Vibes in ‘Petit Pays’
Udi, a singer, songwriter, and guitarist originating from the outskirts of Porto Alegre’s Restinga neighborhood in the southern zone of the capital, derives inspiration from…
View More Udi Fagundes Mixes Cape Verdean Melodies with Brazilian Vibes in ‘Petit Pays’‘Friends or Lovers’ by Brazil’s Magical Island Brings a Fresh Pop Twist to Bossa Nova”
“Friends or Lovers” by Brazil’s Magical Island takes a fairly pop-oriented approach to bossa nova. The results are lovely.
View More ‘Friends or Lovers’ by Brazil’s Magical Island Brings a Fresh Pop Twist to Bossa Nova”Conjunto Picafumo, São Paulo Samba Maestros
Conjunto Picafumo brings together big names in São Paulo samba to pay homage to Toinho Melodia. The group, which accompanied Toinho for eight years, recorded…
View More Conjunto Picafumo, São Paulo Samba MaestrosAloysio Letra, an Emotional Journey Through Afro-Brazilian Rhythms
Singer and composer from the outskirts of the eastern zone of São Paulo, Aloysio Letra participates in the celebrations of the outskirts. He composes unique…
View More Aloysio Letra, an Emotional Journey Through Afro-Brazilian RhythmsAiace’s Afro-Bahian Fusion Shines in Eu Andava Como Se Fosse Voar
Aiace – Eu Andava Como Se Fosse Voar (self-release, 2023) Aiace’s latest album, Eu Andava Como Se Fosse Voar (I Walked as If I Were…
View More Aiace’s Afro-Bahian Fusion Shines in Eu Andava Como Se Fosse VoarLuana Bayô, a Leading Brazilian Black Music Singer-Songwriter
Luana Bayô is a singer, songwriter, and educator from São Paulo. Owner of a powerful and striking deep voice, her work is strongly marked by…
View More Luana Bayô, a Leading Brazilian Black Music Singer-SongwriterTião Carvalho: A Multifaceted Artist and disseminator of Brazilian Culture Through Music and Dance
Tião Carvalho, from Maranhão based in São Paulo is a singer, composer, musician, dancer, capoeirista, comedian, and educator. Notably, he has been working for over…
View More Tião Carvalho: A Multifaceted Artist and disseminator of Brazilian Culture Through Music and DanceAlexandre Elias Presents a Familiar Yet Adventure-Seeking Bossa Nova
“Wave” is at once familiar and adventure-seeking bossa nova by Alexandre Elias, a Brazilian who knows how it should go.
View More Alexandre Elias Presents a Familiar Yet Adventure-Seeking Bossa NovaKennya Macedo, a Lifelong Explorer of Black Brazilian Music
Kennya Macedo is a singer with over 30 years in music. She has been and is part of several projects such as the Orchestra Paulista…
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