Vinicius Cantuária, a prominent figure in Brazilian music for over four decades, is set to perform on Tuesday, September 17, at City Winery in Chicago.…
Vinicius Cantuária to Perform at City Winery Chicago
Tag: Brazilian music
Brazilian multi-instrumentalist Hermeto Pascoal to Receive WOMEX 24 Artist Award
(headline image: Hermeto Pascoal – Photo by Gabriel Quintao) Hermeto Pascoal, a celebrated Brazilian composer and multi-instrumentalist, will be honored with the WOMEX 24 Artist…
Great Music, Format Notwithstanding
Admitting with utmost candor that I liked it best when compact discs were the norm, I just as freely admit that the march of time…
Guitar Precision and Passion on Gabriele Leite’s ‘Territórios’ Album
Gabriele Leite – Territórios (Rocinante, 2023) Brazilian musician Gabriele Leite is a rising star in the world of classical guitar. Her debut album, Territórios, features…
Tiganá Santana Brings Together Brazilian Guitars and Bass Masterfully
Tiganá Santana – Caçada Noturna (ajabu!, 2024) Caçada Noturna is the seventh album by the talented Brazilian artist Tiganá Santana from Bahia. Recorded in Serpa,…
Brazilian Icon Marcos Valle Returns with Samba Funk Album ‘Túnel Acústico’
Marcos Valle – Túnel Acústico (Far Out Recordings, 2024) Marcos Valle is a multifaceted Brazilian composer, arranger, singer, and multi-instrumentalist whose career spans over six…
Jazz Orchestra Meets Ivan Lins’ Modern Brazilian Mastery
George Robert Jazz Orchestra & Ivan Lins – Abre Alas (Mills Records, 2024) Although the album Abre Alas was recorded in 2009, it was not…
Loham’s Enchanting Brazilian Grooves on “Barulhinho Bom”
A jaunty acoustic journey into the familiarities of MPB,”Barulhinho Bom” by Brazil’s Loham features keenly committed vocals, equally conversant percussion and a good deal more…
Piano and Guitar Mastery, Jan Lundgren & Yamandu Costa
Jan Lundgren & Yamandu Costa – Inner Spirits (ACT, 2024) Pianist Jan Lundgren from Ystad, Sweden, and guitarist Yamandu Costa from Rio Grande do Sul,…
Delia Fischer Releases Delightful Single “Intimo” Featuring Tico de Moraes
Delia Fischer has released her new single “Intimo,” a collaboration with acclaimed Brazilian guitarist, singer, and composer Tico de Moraes. The song, performed in Portuguese…