Singer and songwriter Gal Costa, one of the finest vocalists in Brazil, passed away on November 9, 2022, in São Paulo. She was 77 years…
Gal Costa, One of Brazil’s Greatest Singers, Dies at 77
Tag: Brazilian music
Bahian Artist Lucas Santtana to Release O Paraíso in January 2023
Brazilian artist Lucas Santtana is set to release his ninth solo album, O Paraíso (NØ FØRMAT!) on January 13, 2023. Santtana urges the listener, in…
Dafnis Prieto Unveils “Houve Um Tempo” Music Video
Cuban drummer and composer Dafnis Prieto has released a music video version of the song“Houve Um Tempo,” the first single from his upcoming album, “Cantar”,…
Anne Walsh’s Splendid Celebration of Astrud Gilberto
Anne Walsh – The Astrud Project (A to Zink Music, 2022) As the album title indicates, “The Astrud Project” is a recording dedicated to the…
Adriana Calcanhotto Announces September 2022 US Tour
Adriana Calcanhotto, one of the biggest stars of Brazilian music, will be touring the United States in September 2022. Acclaimed by fans and critics alike,…
Milton Nascimento Farewell Tour 2022, One Final Music Session
Brazilian music luminary Milton Nascimento has announced farewell to the stage and promises an epic tour to honor the fans. With a trajectory that includes…
WOMEX 2022 to Present Lusofónica Regional Stage
The influential annual gathering of world music professionals, WOMEX, will be presenting the Lusofónica Stage in 2022. The artists selected to perform represent Portuguese-speaking countries,…
Artist Profiles: Dendê
Dendê is a Brazilian percussionist, singer, composer, bandleader, teacher, and multi-instrumentalist. He grew up in Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, raised by a single mother in…
Natalie Cressman and Ian Faquini Reveal New Album ‘Auburn Whisper’ & Music Video
American trombonist, composer and singer-songwriter Natalie Cressman and Brazilian guitarist, composer and vocalist Ian Faquini have released a new album titled “Auburn Whisper”. The recording…
Mirla Riomar’s Afro-Brazilian Journey
Mirla Riomar – Afrobrasileira (Mirla Riomar, 2022) Mirla Riomar, a Brazilian vocalist currently living in Spain, has released ‘Afrobrasileira’, an album that intertwines the rhythms…