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: samba
Joyful Brazilian Baião by Cirio
Amidst the flood of samba and bossa nova that’s been released over the decades, Brazilian baião music is sometimes overlooked. Whether or not a singer…
Mariah Parker’s Highly Satisfying Mix of Jazz and Samba
There’s been many a meeting between jazz and the rhythms of Latin America, and “Espiritu Samba” by American pianist Mariah Parker is a prime example…
Inventive Samba Variation by John Finbury
Composed and produced by American John Finbury and sung by Brazilian Bruna Black, “Vã Revelação” (“Vain Revelation”) gives the familiar warmth of samba an extra…
Easygoing Afro-samba by Pedro Bezerra
A moody, mellow take on Afro-samba with prominent piano and airy vocals,”Na Beira do Mar” by Brazil’s Pedro Bezerra shows just how resilient and satisfying…
Swinging Bossa Nova by Thalerg
Bossa Nova has long had worldwide recognizability, and that is as it should be. Parisian pianist and composer Thalerg has his own authentic take called…
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…
Luana 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…
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…
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…