This reflects the tricky politics of linking Brazilian music to the global pop landscape ... "I think the world has been accepting funk as culture, but it's still hard for different countries ...

Music is one of the most important expressions of Brazilian culture worldwide. Brazilian musicians have contributed towards the creation of a positive image of Brazil and to the representation of ...

These schools, such as Mangueira and Portela, became the caretakers and ambassadors of samba culture ... and feel the energy ...

With string arrangements from bossa nova legend Arthur Verocai, the L.A.-based, Rio-born musician celebrates the vibrancy of Brazilian culture while tackling the country’s complex history.