Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, vocalist Aimée Allen’s intimate connection with music began with a childhood ...

There are many things I take for granted as a resident of Melbourne/Naarm. Batch brew in every cafe is one of them. No ...

Founded in 2011 Novas Frequências, in Rio de Janeiro, is an international festival that promotes experimental music and sound art, with a keen eye on the ...

When I think of Belém, it’s the vibrant music scene found in this corner of the Amazon, rather than the Cop30 climate summit, ...

Growing up, I listened to a lot of Bossa Nova. My mom has always loved the Brazilian music genre, born in Rio de Janeiro, for ...

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

Ipanema and Copacabana are perfect spots to grab an umbrella, snack on empadas or coalho cheese, and sip cocktails. If you ...

By: Ashima Shukla, Staff Writer   I remember the first time João Gilberto’s voice filled my room. It was soft, unhurried, a secret being told in half-light. “Chega de Saudade” flowed as simply as ...

EIGHT hundred artists will put on more than 100 shows at this month's Sydney Festival - and the biggest of them all are free. Family-friendly events are expected to attract hundreds of thousands over ...

Nobody is sure just what it is, or even what its name implies: according to various experts, the Portuguese slang expression bossa nova can mean “the latest thing” or “the new beat” or “the new ...

Plus, get the best of BroadwayWorld delivered to your inbox, and unlimited access to our editorial content across the globe. JChris: I'm looking forward to sharing my Brazilian culture and heritage ...

Think of Brazil and Rio de Janeiro will likely spring to mind: the golden-sand beaches, the mountainous backdrop, the gentle yearning of bossa nova or samba’s lively percussion echoing in the distance ...