Raquel Tobias is a samba singer and composer. Born in São Paulo, from the South Zone, Raquel has gained great importance in the music scene.…
Raquel Tobias, A Significant Figure in Sao Paulo’s Samba Scene
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Clarianas Explores the Ancestral Brazilian Feminine Voice
Clarianas is a collective of urban vocalists from São Paulo dedicated to exploring the voice of the “ancestral” woman within Brazilian popular music. The vocal…
Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame Seeks 2023 Nominations
The Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame is currently accepting nominations for 2023. The Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame celebrates excellence in the world…
Malungo Festival 2023: A Dazzling Tribute to Brazilian Black Culture with 7 Diverse Artists
The second edition of Festival Malungo will continue to pay homage to Brazilian Black Culture with free in-person and video shows by 7 artists representing…
South American Pinnacles
There are significant differences between adjacent South American countries Brazil and Uruguay. Size is the most readily obvious, and the degree of influence that results…
Dorea’s ‘Grande Coisa’ Engaging Songs with a Brazilian Twist
Dorea – Grande Coisa (ajabu!, 2023) Dorea is a songwriter who has been crafting his musical talents since a young age, formulating his thoughts in…
Ivan Lins Revives Timeless Classics in My Heart Speaks
Ivan Lins – My Heart Speaks (Resonance Records, 2023) My Heart Speaks is a splendid new recording by the great Brazilian composer and singer Ivan…
The Vital Force and Beauty of Mawaca’s Voices
Mawaca – Nama Pariret (Mawaca/Ethos Music, 2023) Mawaca, an iconic group from the São Paulo scene, recently released their eighth album. Nama Pariret is a…
Guitarist Yamandu Costa to Perform in the USA in September 2023
Award-winning Brazilian guitarist Yamandu Costa is set to perform two concerts in the United States in September 2023. Widely celebrated as one of the preeminent…
Pedro Rosa’s Flavorful Midnight Alvorada
Pedro Rosa – Midnight Alvorada (ajabu!, 2023) Pedro Rosa, a Spain-based Brazilian composer, guitarist, and singer, released his debut album titled Midnight Alvorada on May…