Brasil Calling is a series of compilations designed to introduce new Brazilian talent to international media. In this case, the majority of the artists fall…
Brasil Calling: Volume 14 – A Vibrant Fusion of Traditional and Modern Sounds
Tag: Guinga
Natalie Cressman and Ian Faquini Honor Brazilian Composer Guinga in New Album
Natalie Cressman and Ian Faquini – Guinga (GroundUp Music, 2024) Extraordinary New York-based trombonist, singer, and composer Natalie Cressman shines as a versatile artist comfortable…
Composer Sergio Mendes Delivers More Brazilian Joy and Celebration
Sergio Mendes – In the Key of Joy (Concord Records, 2020) One of the iconic names in Brazilian music, Sergio Mendes, returns with a large…
Artist Profiles: Guinga
Carlos Althier de Souza Lemos Escobar, better known as Guinga, was born June 10, 1950 in Madureira, Rio de Janeiro. Guinga’s former neighbor was Candeia,…
An Interview with Composer and Conductor Vince Mendoza
World Music Central interviewed composer and conductor Vince Mendoza coinciding with his December 1 concert with Brazilian guitarist and composer Guinga and the LA Philharmonic.…
Acclaimed Brazilian Songwriter and Guitarist Guinga Performs Original Works with LA Philharmonic Conducted By Vince Mendoza
The Los Angeles Philharmonic’s World Music Series continues with an evening devoted to the distinctive musical artistry of Guinga, one of Brazil’s most masterful songwriters…