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Home » Brazilian Music

Tag: Brazilian Music

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A lost 1976 album from Brazilian musical polymath Hermeto Pascoal finally surfaces

by Peter Margasak November 28, 2017August 18, 2021

Hermeto Pascoal’s idea-packed Viajando Com o Som: The Lost ’76 Vice-Versa Studio Session represents a major addition to his discography.

Posted inBlogs

An obscure Brazilian masterpiece gets another chance

by Peter Margasak October 4, 2016August 18, 2021

The brilliant 1970 José Mauro album Obnoxius, never released in its day, gets reissued again.

Posted inBlogs

Listen to one of the greatest rarities in Brazilian music history

by Peter Margasak September 22, 2015August 18, 2021

The original recording of the song “Pae João,” a gem uncovered years ago by Seu Jorge

Posted inBlogs

Listen to a psychedelic gem from the great 70s Brazilian rock band Novos Baianos

by Peter Margasak September 8, 2015August 18, 2021

A classic sold by singer Baby Consuelo

Posted inBlogs

Brazilian expat Vinicius Cantuaria pays homage to his homeland’s greatest songwriter

by Peter Margasak August 3, 2015August 18, 2021

The singer and guitarist takes on Antonio Carlos Jobim.

Posted inBlogs

Listen to contemporary Brazilian master Lucas Santtana’s horn-soaked Carnaval samba

by Peter Margasak July 6, 2015August 18, 2021

A sultry gem from his latest album Sobre Noites e Dias

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Anat Cohen blends her love of jazz and Brazilian music on her new album

by Peter Margasak April 10, 2015August 18, 2021

She plays in support of the new Luminoso tonight at City Winery.

Posted inBlogs

Bebel Gilberto moves further away from her Brazilian heritage on her new album

by Peter Margasak November 6, 2014August 18, 2021

She performs Friday at Thalia Hall in support of her new album Tudo.

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12 O’Clock Track: ‘Cadé o Anel,’ driving regional dance music from Brazil

by Peter Margasak July 28, 2014August 18, 2021

Irresistible electric folklore from Amazonian Brazilian Mestre Cupijó e Seu Ritmo

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12 O’Clock Track: ‘Menino Horrível,’ hushed pop from Amabis

by Peter Margasak July 14, 2014August 18, 2021

A track from the recent Rolê: New Sounds of Brazil, a terrific overview of current Brazilian underground pop music

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12 O’Clock Track: “A Bossa Nova É Foda,” amped-up beauty from Caetano Veloso

by Peter Margasak March 12, 2014August 18, 2021

The latest album by the brilliant Brazilian singer finally gets a U.S. release.

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12 O’Clock Track: “Velha e Louca,” a Brazilian take on Parisian pop from Mallu

by Peter Margasak October 23, 2013August 19, 2021

A breezy gem from the singer’s first American release

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12 O’Clock Track: “Coração,” a slice of summer from Bárbara Eugenia

by Peter Margasak July 10, 2013August 19, 2021

Hooky pop from the Brazilian singer’s new album, É o Que Temos

Posted inMusic

Getting back to Marcos Valle

by Peter Margasak March 25, 2013August 19, 2021

Brazilian singer-songwriter Marcos Valle’s best records just got their first U.S. release.

Posted inBlogs

12 O’Clock Track: “Músico,” a slice of sensual Brazilian pop by Lucas Santtana

by Peter Margasak March 20, 2013August 19, 2021

One of many dazzling songs from the latest album from the polymath Brazilian songwriter and producer

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