Category: Brazilian Music
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Imperatriz Leopoldinense Is The Champion of Rio Carnival
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Imperatriz Leopoldinense won the title of best school in the Special Group to parade at Marquês de Sapucaí in 2023, marking its ninth title after more than twenty years.
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Carnival Returned with Full Force
After 2 years without street carnival due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Brazil’s most traditional festival returned with full force this year. The federal government estimates that over 46 million people are participating in the festivities that officially began on Friday and will last until February 25. In Rio de Janeiro, a city that hosts one…
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Anitta Fails to Win and Beyoncé Makes History at the 2023 Grammy Awards
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It wasn’t this time that singer Anitta won the first Grammy for Brazil in one of the main categories of the most important music award in the United States. The pop star was competing for the Best New Artist award and was one of the favorites for the statue. In Las Vegas betting houses, Anitta’s…
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Tickets for Rio samba school parades on sale
The league of samba schools in Rio, LIESA, on Monday, December 5, began selling tickets for the parades of the highest-ranked samba schools in February 2023.
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Singer Margareth Menezes to Lead the Ministry of Culture in Brazil
Singer Margareth Menezes confirmed that she accepted the invitation to be the Minister of Culture, a department that will be recreated in 2023.
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At 81, Erasmo Carlos, symbol of Jovem Guarda, passes away
Singer and songwriter Erasmo Carlos, 81, died this Tuesday, November 22, due to complications from an edematous syndrome (when there is excess fluid in the body’s tissues), reported the singer’s son Gil Eduardo Esteves. He was hospitalized at Hospital Barra D’Or in Rio de Janeiro. One of the main figures of the Jovem Guarda movement,…
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Henrique and Juliano Make History in Times Square
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Times Square looked different on Saturday, November 19. Amid tourists from around the world, it turned green and yellow. Brazilians filled the most famous block in the world to watch a free show by Henrique and Juliano. The sertanejo duo, in partnership with BR Day, came to the capital of the world to record part…
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Ludmilla Wins Latin Grammy for Best Samba/Pagode Album
On Thursday, November 17, Ludmilla won her first Latin Grammy with the album ‘Numanice 2’ in the category of “Best Samba/Pagode Album.” The singer was competing against traditional names in samba and pagode, such as Nego Álvaro, Martinho da Vila, and Péricles. “I am very happy, I never imagined winning a Grammy, one of the…
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“Finesse”, A Touch of Brazilian Jazz by Sérgio Pereira
Sérgio Pereira releases his new album ‘Finesse’, which has already won 3 Global Music Awards for Best Brazilian/Latin Jazz, Album, and New Release. ‘Finesse’ (Sedajazz Records) was recorded remotely, bringing a fusion of Brazilian jazz performed by some of the brightest musicians. According to Sergio, “the album is a triumph over the adversities of the…
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Brazil Loses Presenter, Musician, and Actor Rolando Boldrin
On Wednesday, November 9, actor, singer, songwriter, and TV presenter Rolando Boldrin passed away at the age of 86. The cause of death has not been revealed. Nascido em São Joaquim da Barra (SP), em 1936, Boldrin foi ator de filmes premiados, de novelas de grande audiência e compositor, cantor, apresentador e grande contador de…