Legends of Brazil: A Musical Celebration of 200 Years
The year 2024 marks the 200th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Brazil. Join PCE this November…
“No Woman No Cry,” Featuring Gilberto Gil, In Celebration Of The 50th Anniversary Of Bob Marley’s Original Hit
Playing For Change (PFC), a Certified B Corp (Social Purpose Corporation) global multimedia company dedicated to unifying the world through…
Samba Instruments Recognized As Brazil’s National Cultural Heritage
A total of nine samba musical instruments, including the pandeiro (a type of hand frame drum), tam-tam (a percussion instrument,…
Forró Becomes Brazil’s Cultural Heritage
In a unanimous decision, the Cultural Heritage Advisory Council of the National Historical and Artistic Heritage Institute (Iphan) declared the…
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Visit Brasil Gallery Showcased The Amazon In NY
The Folklore Festival of Parintins in Amazonas and the cuisine of Pará have gained prominence in the event “Visit Brasil…
MTV Awards 2024: Anitta Brings Funk To The Spotlight Once Again At The Prestigious Awards
Brazilian singer Anitta won the Best Latin Music Video category at the MTV Video Music Awards, held at the UBS…
Sérgio Mendes, Ambassador of Bossa Nova In The World, Dies at 83
Sergio Mendes died at the age of 83 in Los Angeles, United States, where he had lived since the 1960s.…
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MTV VMA 2024: Taylor Swift Receives 10 Nominations And The Brazilian Anitta, 3
MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) nominees were announced on Tuesday (6), and Taylor Swift led among them. Swift received ten…
Oktoberfest: German Tradition In Brazilian Land
A celebration that brings a piece of German tradition to the heart of Brazil. Come with us to explore the…
MTV VMA 2024: Taylor Swift Receives 10 Nominations And The Brazilian Anitta, 3
MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) nominees were announced on Tuesday (6), and Taylor Swift led among them. Swift received ten…
Multi-Grammy Winner Eliane Elias Dazzles As Vocalist, Pianist And Songwriter On New Album
It’s Time For “Time And Again!” — the highly-anticipated new recording by world-renowned Brazilian pianist, composer and vocalist Eliane Elias. Officially…
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June Quadrilles, A Popular Brazilian Festival Folk Dance, Officially Recognized As National Cultural Expression
June quadrilles (quadrilhas juninas), one of Brazil’s most traditional and representative cultural expressions, have now joined samba schools, forró, and…
Chico Buarque’s work is subject of another book
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 Explores Multiple Dimensions Of Electric Guitar In His New Album “Eko”
Guitarist Flavio Silva gives his beloved Brazilian jazz a new electrical charge with “Eko,” set to arrive June 7 on his own Break Free…
SummerStage in Central Park 2024 Lineup Announced
The 2024 season of Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage, New York City’s iconic outdoor performing arts festival, was just announced…
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Festa Junina: Brazil’s Vibrant Celebration of Culture and Tradition
In the heart of Brazil, nestled within the rich tapestry of its cultural heritage, lies a festival that embodies the…
SummerStage in Central Park 2024 Lineup Announced
The 2024 season of Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage, New York City’s iconic outdoor performing arts festival, was just announced…
Madonna brings 1.6 million people to Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro
The sands of Copacabana Beach, in Rio de Janeiro, welcomed at least 1.6 million people for Madonna’s show. The number…
Streaming Makes Brazil World’s 9th Biggest Market For Music
In 2023, Brazil ranked ninth in the world’s top ten music markets—a remarkable performance chiefly boosted by streaming. Last year,…
Vocalist Karrin Allyson Revisits a Favorite Musical Destination with “A Kiss for Brazil”
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…
DJ Alok Releases Album In Collaboration With Artists From Brazilian Indigenous Communities
Brazilian global DJ, producer and humanitarian ALOK, released in April his much-anticipated album “The Future is Ancestral.” The project is…
Brazilian Music Foundation Celebrates 10 Years With A Special Concert
The Brazilian Music Foundation is celebrating its 10th Anniversary on May 9th, 2024, 8:30PM, at The National Opera Center, in…
Madonna’s Copacabana Concert On May 4 Likely To Draw 1.5 Mi
The city of Rio de Janeiro is expecting 1.5 million people to attend Madonna’s concert in Copacabana on Saturday, May…
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Anitta releases ‘Funk Generation,’ a Brazilian funk album
Brazilian singer Anitta is back with new music. The 31-year-old recording artist released her sixth studio album, Funk Generation, on Friday,…
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Afrotourism: Afro-Brazilian culture is a defining part of Brazil’s Identity
In major cultural expressions, in rhythms and dances, in gastronomy, in visual arts, in architecture, in religiosity and in the…
Maria Bethânia Honored With Sensory Exhibition in Brazil
“My God, grant me the courage to live 365 days and nights, all empty of your presence. Give me the…
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Streaming Makes Brazil World’s 9th Biggest Market For Music
In 2023, Brazil ranked ninth in the world’s top ten music markets—a remarkable performance chiefly boosted by streaming. Last year,…
Musical Genre Choro Declared Brazil’s Cultural Heritage
Choro, a genuinely Brazilian musical genre, also known as ‘chorinho’, has been declared a cultural heritage of Brazil, recognizing its…
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How St. Patrick’s Day Took on New Life in America
Every March 17th, the U.S. becomes an emerald country for a day. Americans wear green clothes and drink green beer.…
Viradouro Is Rio’s Carnival Champion While Mocidade Alegre Is The Champion Of São Paulo’s Carnival
In the year in which Marquês de Sapucaí celebrated its 40th anniversary, Viradouro Samba School had the best performance among…
Carnival 2024: Discover The First Women-Only Samba School
The first samba school just for women was born in Rio de Janeiro 10 years ago. Called “Grêmio Recreativo Escola…
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Carmem Miranda Museum Highlights The Life Of The Brazilian Popular Music Myth
The Carmen Miranda Museum, in Rio de Janeiro, was officially created in 1956. However, its inauguration only took place 20…
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Magos Herrera & Monica Salmaso Trio At Americas Society
Magos Herrera and Monica Salmaso, two extraordinary singers who started collaborating virtually during the pandemic (including in this Music of the…
Rio Steps Up Security Ahead Of Carnival Festivities
Going to Rio in the next few weeks? Get ready to experience one of the most amazing parties of the…
If You Want To Warm Up For Carnival, ‘Cidade Do Samba’ is The Right Place For You
Following the same exploratory tour, the Carnival Experience, promoted by Grande Rio Samba School, opens the workshop for visitors who want to know…
Christ the Redeemer Welcomes Taylor Swift With Open Arms and A Special Projection
Taylor Swift arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday (16) for a series of shows in Brazil and, in Rio,…
Seu Jorge and Daniel Jobim Interpret Tom Jobim
The work of one of the most relevant Brazilian popular music artists will be performed by two great musicians: Seu…
Baby do Brasil, The Muse Of The “Novos Baianos”, Will Be In NY This Weekend
From hippie diva to star of Novos Baianos, from fashion icon to symbol of the counterculture, going through the status…
Ryan Keberle’s Collectiv Do Brasil releases Second Album, “Considerando”
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…
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Miss American Unveiled: The Surprising World Of Taylor Swift
Friendship bracelets, glitters, and sequins: if you’re not part of Taylor Swift’s magical world, you might be surprised to know…
Brazilian Composer and Pianist, João Donato, Died aged 88
Singer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and arranger João Donato died aged 88 in Rio de Janeiro on Monday (Jul. 17). The artist…
UNESCO Reaffirms Partnership For Strengthening Culture In Brazil
The Ministry of Culture (MinC) of Brazil and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) recently celebrated the…
Brasil Summerfest 2023: Feel the rhythm of Brazil without ever leaving New York”
Brasil Summerfest is back to NYC this summer from July 2-15 with a superb selection of some of Brazil’s most dynamic that…
Nanny Assis Presents A Panorama Of Brazilian & Jazz Musical Styles On A New Album
Rovanio: The Music of Nanny Assis,” to be released June 23 on the German jazz label, In+Out Records is Assis’s…
SummerStage Announces 2023 Season
City Parks Foundation is announced the 2023 season of Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage, New York City’s beloved outdoor…
A Latin American Festival Brings Traditions And Culture To St. Augustine, FL.
Interactive cultural exhibits, nearly 100 artisans, historical games, traditional dance performances, dance workshops and food vendors representing more than a…
Gilberto Gil’s Expresso 2222 Turns 50
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, Ron Carter And Rafael Barata at Jazz t Lincoln Center
Rosa Passos with Kenny Barron and Ron Carter brings the iconic Brazilian vocalist and guitarist to the Appel Room for…
TVCoins Gains Momentum in Brazil
The video distribution and monetization start-up is deploying its free direct-to-consumer streaming platform for multiple content owners in Brazil. TVCoins…
Black Woman In The Music Industry
Whether in blues, rock, gospel or jazz, Black female artists in the music industry have made historical impacts over the…
Tickets for Rio samba school parade on sale
Rio’s samba school league LIESA on Monday, December 5, started selling tickets for the parades of the top-ranking samba schools…
“Finesse”, A Little of Brazilian Jazz by Sergio Pereira
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 MPB’s Biggest Stars, Dies at 77
Gal Costa, one of the greatest voices in Brazilian Popular Music (MPB), died this Wednesday, October 9, at the age of…
Annita is the “Music Innovator” of 2022, according to The WSJ
Every November, The Wall Street Journal honors the people who are changing the world through the “Innovator Awards”. This year, in…