Category: Brazilian Music
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Astrud Gilberto, The Smooth Voice of ‘Girl From Ipanema’, Dies at 83
Astrud Gilberto, whose smooth and sexy voice in “Girl From Ipanema” helped make Brazilian bossa nova a success in the United States in the 1960s, died on Monday. She was 83 years old.
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Brasil Summerfest 2023: Feel the rhythm of Brazil without ever leaving New York
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Brasil Summerfest is back to NYC this summer from July 2-15 with a superb selection of some of Brazil’s most dynamic that the public come to expect at every festival. This year’s headlining show will be a rare free performance by legendary Brazilian vocalist and four-time Latin Grammy winner Marisa Monte, who will take the…
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Nanny Assis Presents an Overview of Brazilian and Jazz Musical Styles in New Album
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“Rovanio: The Music of Nanny Assis,” set to be released on June 23 by the German jazz label In+Out Records, is Assis’s second album. It showcases not only his versatility but also his love for collaboration, featuring a total of twenty guest artists — including esteemed figures such as Ron Carter, Randy Brecker, Chico Pinheiro,…
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Zuco103 Spreads Brazilian Rhythm Across Europe for 24 Years
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Brazilian rhythms have been a hit abroad for quite some time. Those living outside Brazil know how much foreigners love our music. So much so that many artists, whether in the Americas or Europe, end up being influenced and even incorporate some Brazilian style into their work. This is the case of Zuco103, a Dutch…
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Michael Walz Group Presents Brazilian Music Outdoors Amidst Flowers in NY
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Jazz, bossa nova, that typical Brazilian samba outdoors, in a flower-filled garden in the midst of the urban jungle that is New York. Dream? No! This event, promoted by the West Side Community Garden, is scheduled for Sunday, May 28, at 6 PM, at 123 West 89th St (between Amsterdam and Columbus Avenues). On this…
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Rita Lee, Brazil’s Greatest Rocker, Dies at 75
Singer Rita Lee, 75, passed away on Monday night (8). She was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2021 and had been undergoing treatment since then. The family confirmed her death on the singer’s social media. She died at her home in São Paulo, the capital of São Paulo state, late last night. “Surrounded by all…
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SummerStage Announces 2023 Season
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City Parks Foundation announced the 2023 season of the Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage, New York’s beloved outdoor performing arts festival, bringing 80 free and benefit shows to Central Park and 12 neighborhood parks across the five boroughs. Returning for its 37th year, the festival will once again showcase established and emerging artists from…
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A Latin American Festival Brings Traditions and Culture to St. Augustine, FL.
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Interactive cultural exhibits, nearly 100 artisans, historical games, traditional dance performances, dance workshops, and food vendors representing over a dozen countries will come together during the St. Augustine’s Unidos en la Música: A Latin American Festival on Saturday, May 6, offering a day filled with the sights, sounds, and flavors of Hispanic culture for the…
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Gilberto Gil’s Expresso 2222 Celebrates 50 Years
Brazilian singer and songwriter Gilberto Gil, known for his musical innovations and political activism, has been moving audiences and influencing artists and thinkers around the world. His seminal 1972 album Expresso 2222, his first release after returning to Brazil from exile, turns 50 this year. In celebration, the CUNY Graduate Center is hosting a discussion…
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Rosa Passos with Kenny Barron, Ron Carter, and Rafael Barata at Jazz at Lincoln Center
Rosa Passos with Kenny Barron and Ron Carter brings the iconic Brazilian vocalist and guitarist to the Appel Room for the first time since her sold-out performance in 2016 with NEA Jazz Master pianist Kenny Barron. Her mesmerizing synergy will be enhanced by Passos’ reunion with Ron Carter — also an NEA Jazz Master whom…