Brazilian guitarist João Gaspar is known for his versatility and ability to blend traditional music with jazz, rock and contemporary styles. Through this fusion blend, Gaspar has developed a ...

But Brazil ’s musical culture extends far beyond one genre. Samba, tropicália, axé, forró, electronic music, and more make ...

It’s bossa nova and samba, but so much more — funky, soulful and esoteric. Listen to these songs chosen by Joyce Moreno, Marcos Valle, Amaro Freitas and more lovers of Brazilian rhythms. Credit ...

SALVADOR, Brazil — This northeastern Brazilian city is famous for its Afro-Brazilian drumming traditions; the internationally acclaimed bloco-afro band Olodum has broadcast its colorful drums and ...

Join Brazilian guitarist José Gobbo at Scout Hall on March 15 for a night of jazz infused with Carnival rhythms. Part of the Underground Jazz Series, the event promises a unique musical dialogue.

Brazilian samba and bossa nova exploded onto the jazz world in the 1960s and soon became a major influence. During this time, guitarist Charlie Byrd and saxophonist Stan Getz gathered together to ...

Provocative fusion of reggae, jazz, and funk, as well as uniquely Brazilian rhythms of samba, forro and axe. Namorados Da Lua - NDL - is among the most prominent Brazilian bands in the San Francisco ...

Neal Becton runs Som Records on U Street, but he also goes by DJ Neville Chamberlain for his “Brazilian Rhythms” dance night at St. Ex every third Thursday. He’s celebrating the party’s third ...

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). As my eyes adjust to the half-light, I discern through a veil of incense a line-up of objects fixed to the temple wall: axe heads, a ...

The monthly Third Thursdays series has been a great success this year, with streams of people strolling the streets of downtown Pittsfield enjoying live entertainment, gallery receptions, street food ...