A global melting pot of musical styles gives the Sofia Ribeiro Quartet its unique sound, said singer Sofia Ribeiro. Along with the rest of her quartet — Juan Andrés Ospina (piano); Petros Klampanis ...

During the Olympics, the world will likely be hearing a lot more Brazilian music. Betto Arcos, host of the podcast Cosmic Barrio, gives an introduction to some of Brazil's musical traditions. Despite ...

Some travelers collect T-shirts while others favor postcards. Oakland saxophonist Harvey Wainapel, who regularly makes extended trips to Brazil, commemorates each journey by arranging recording ...

“It’s a new decade,” says Brazilian music star Seu Jorge. “It’s new for telling a new story. Forget behind, look for forward. That’s my message.” Brazil is set to gain much more attention on the world ...

Director: [[miyanaga, Michael Iyanaga]] About: The ensemble performs a repertoire comprising roots samba, choro, samba-de-roda, and forró, as well as more contemporary Afro-Bahian pop music. With a ...

THE SONG, a hit at Brazil’s carnival in 2014, starts like any other. A man wonders whether a woman will still love him after he loses his job, his house and his car. But then the chorus gets weird. If ...