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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Gilberto Gil

Angel Romero February 5, 2017 No Comments BrazilBrazilian musicGilberto GilTropicalismo

A champion of Brazil’s African-rooted traditions who has scoured the vast backlands of his own country and the far corners of the world in search…

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Artist Profiles: Caetano Veloso

Angel Romero January 23, 2017 1 Comment BrazilBrazilian musicCaetano VelosoTropicalismo

Caetano Veloso is one of the most influential and beloved artists to emerge from Brazil. He’s been an acclaimed artist since the 1960s. Veloso has made…

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