It’s bossa nova and samba, but so much more — funky, soulful and esoteric. Listen to these songs chosen by Joyce Moreno, ...
Christian music industry is booming in the country, but at Christmastime, congregations are singing the oldies.
Looking back at the life and work of Rosinha de Valença, real name Maria Rosa Canelas, who dedicated herself to bossa nova guitar, and was ignored by most.
From the infectious pulse of the Samba beat to the tribal rhythms of baile funk, Brazilian music seems to exactly capture the verve and spirit of this wonderful sun-drenched country. Whether you ...
Honouring his Afro-Brazilian root with every note and flourish. Thirty-two-year-old pianist and composer Amaro Freitas creates music to bring him closer to understanding his ancestors.