“Many years later, as he faced the firing squad, Colonel Aureliano Buendía was to remember that distant afternoon when his…

Christmas hasn’t even arrived yet, but if you’re dreaming about experiencing Brazil’s Carnival – this year it will be from…

If you have a ticket to Rio de Janeiro this year-end, you will enjoy reading these news. If you still…

The year 2024 marks the 200th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Brazil. Join PCE this November…

Playing For Change (PFC), a Certified B Corp (Social Purpose Corporation) global multimedia company dedicated to unifying the world through…

A total of nine samba musical instruments, including the pandeiro (a type of hand frame drum), tam-tam (a percussion instrument,…

In a unanimous decision, the Cultural Heritage Advisory Council of the National Historical and Artistic Heritage Institute (Iphan) declared the…

The Folklore Festival of Parintins in Amazonas and the cuisine of Pará have gained prominence in the event “Visit Brasil…

Brazilian singer Anitta won the Best Latin Music Video category at the MTV Video Music Awards, held at the UBS…

Sergio Mendes died at the age of 83 in Los Angeles, United States, where he had lived since the 1960s.…

MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) nominees were announced on Tuesday (6), and Taylor Swift led among them. Swift received ten…

A celebration that brings a piece of German tradition to the heart of Brazil. Come with us to explore the…

MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) nominees were announced on Tuesday (6), and Taylor Swift led among them. Swift received ten…

It’s Time For “Time And Again!” — the highly-anticipated new recording by world-renowned Brazilian pianist, composer and vocalist Eliane Elias. Officially…

June quadrilles (quadrilhas juninas), one of Brazil’s most traditional and representative cultural expressions, have now joined samba schools, forró, and…

With a career spanning fifty-eight years, Chico Buarque has composed 537 songs, recorded 1,302 tracks, released 50 albums (solo or…

Guitarist Flavio Silva gives his beloved Brazilian jazz a new electrical charge with “Eko,” set to arrive June 7 on his own Break Free…

The 2024 season of Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage, New York City’s iconic outdoor performing arts festival, was just announced…

In the heart of Brazil, nestled within the rich tapestry of its cultural heritage, lies a festival that embodies the…

The 2024 season of Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage, New York City’s iconic outdoor performing arts festival, was just announced…

The sands of Copacabana Beach, in Rio de Janeiro, welcomed at least 1.6 million people for Madonna’s show. The number…

In 2023, Brazil ranked ninth in the world’s top ten music markets—a remarkable performance chiefly boosted by streaming. Last year,…

Vocalist, pianist, and composer Karrin Allyson writes the long-awaited next chapter in her series of love letters to Brazil on the aptly titled “A…

Brazilian global DJ, producer and humanitarian ALOK, released in April his much-anticipated album “The Future is Ancestral.” The project is…

The Brazilian Music Foundation is celebrating its 10th Anniversary on May 9th, 2024, 8:30PM, at The National Opera Center, in…

The city of Rio de Janeiro is expecting 1.5 million people to attend Madonna’s concert in Copacabana on Saturday, May…

Brazilian singer Anitta is back with new music. The 31-year-old recording artist released her sixth studio album, Funk Generation, on Friday,…

In major cultural expressions, in rhythms and dances, in gastronomy, in visual arts, in architecture, in religiosity and in the…

“My God, grant me the courage to live 365 days and nights, all empty of your presence. Give me the…

In 2023, Brazil ranked ninth in the world’s top ten music markets—a remarkable performance chiefly boosted by streaming. Last year,…

Choro, a genuinely Brazilian musical genre, also known as ‘chorinho’, has been declared a cultural heritage of Brazil, recognizing its…

Every March 17th, the U.S. becomes an emerald country for a day. Americans wear green clothes and drink green beer.…

In the year in which Marquês de Sapucaí celebrated its 40th anniversary, Viradouro Samba School had the best performance among…

The first samba school just for women was born in Rio de Janeiro 10 years ago. Called “Grêmio Recreativo Escola…

The Carmen Miranda Museum, in Rio de Janeiro, was officially created in 1956. However, its inauguration only took place 20…

Magos Herrera and Monica Salmaso, two extraordinary singers who started collaborating virtually during the pandemic (including in this Music of the…

Going to Rio in the next few weeks? Get ready to experience one of the most amazing parties of the…

Following the same exploratory tour, the Carnival Experience, promoted by Grande Rio Samba School, opens the workshop for visitors who want to know…

Taylor Swift arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday (16) for a series of shows in Brazil and, in Rio,…

The work of one of the most relevant Brazilian popular music artists will be performed by two great musicians: Seu…

From hippie diva to star of Novos Baianos, from fashion icon to symbol of the counterculture, going through the status…

What started as Ryan Keberle’s torrid love affair with Brazilian music has blossomed into something far deeper and more enduring. “Considerando”, the trombonist’s…

Friendship bracelets, glitters, and sequins: if you’re not part of Taylor Swift’s magical world, you might be surprised to know…

Singer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and arranger João Donato died aged 88 in Rio de Janeiro on Monday (Jul. 17). The artist…

The Ministry of Culture (MinC) of Brazil and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) recently celebrated the…

Brasil Summerfest is back to NYC this summer from July 2-15 with a superb selection of some of Brazil’s most dynamic that…

Rovanio: The Music of Nanny Assis,” to be released June 23 on the German jazz label, In+Out Records is Assis’s…

City Parks Foundation is announced the 2023 season of Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage, New York City’s beloved outdoor…

Interactive cultural exhibits, nearly 100 artisans, historical games, traditional dance performances, dance workshops and food vendors representing more than a…

Brazilian singer-songwriter Gilberto Gil, known for his musical innovations and political activism, has moved audiences and influenced artists and thinkers…

Rosa Passos with Kenny Barron and Ron Carter brings the iconic Brazilian vocalist and guitarist to the Appel Room for…

The video distribution and monetization start-up is deploying its free direct-to-consumer streaming platform for multiple content owners in Brazil. TVCoins…

Whether in blues, rock, gospel or jazz, Black female artists in the music industry have made historical impacts over the…

Rio’s samba school league LIESA on Monday, December 5, started selling tickets for the parades of the top-ranking samba schools…

Sérgio Pereira releases his new album ‘Finesse’, which has already won 3 Global Music Awards for best Brazilian/Latin Jazz, Album,…

Gal Costa, one of the greatest voices in Brazilian Popular Music (MPB), died this Wednesday, October 9, at the age of…

Every November, The Wall Street Journal honors the people who are changing the world through the “Innovator Awards”. This year, in…