Category: Music
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After Madonna, Bruno Mars Promises to Attract Crowds in Brazil
International artists know that there is no people that throws a better party than the Brazilians. Madonna chose to end her tour celebrating her 40 years of career in Rio de Janeiro and, after drawing a crowd of 1.6 million people, she certainly has no regrets. Now it’s Bruno Mars who promises to attract crowds.…
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Free Madonna Show Draws 1.6 Million to Copacabana Beach
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More than a million people packed Copacabana beach on Saturday night, turning its vast stretch of sand into a massive dance floor for a free concert by the pop star, which marked the end of her world tour. “Here we are in the most beautiful place in the world,” said Madonna, 65, to the crowd,…
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Madonna draws 1.6 million people to Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro
The sands of Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro welcomed at least 1.6 million people for Madonna’s concert. The number was announced by Riotur, the tourism company linked to the city hall, and exceeded the initial expectation by 100,000. The audience can be considered the largest of the singer’s entire career, as she performed in…
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Streaming Makes Brazil the 9th Largest Music Market in the World
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In 2023, Brazil ranked ninth among the ten largest music markets in the world — a remarkable performance primarily driven by streaming. Last year, the Brazilian music market recorded revenues of R$ 2.864 billion, a 13.4% increase compared to the previous year. The data is from a report released on Thursday (21) by Pro-Música, the…
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Vocalist Karrin Allyson Revisits a Musical Favorite with “A Kiss for Brazil”
Vocalist, pianist, and composer Karrin Allyson writes the long-awaited next chapter in her series of love letters to Brazil in the aptly titled “A Kiss for Brazil,” set to be released on May 17 by Origin Records. The sequel to “From Paris to Rio,” from 1999, and “Imagina: Songs of Brasil,” from 2008, adds a…
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DJ Alok Launches Album in Collaboration with Brazilian Indigenous Community Artists
Brazilian global DJ, producer, and humanitarian ALOK released his highly anticipated album “The Future is Ancestral” in April. The project is the result of over 500 hours in the studio, involving more than 50 musicians who shaped the eight tracks sung by various indigenous communities. The album invites the audience to immerse themselves in a…
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Brazilian Music Foundation Celebrates 10 Years with a Special Concert
The Brazilian Music Foundation is celebrating its 10th Anniversary on May 9, 2024, at 8:30 PM, at The National Opera Center in New York, presenting a concert titled: Brazilian Rhythms and Styles “A Crossover from Classical to Popular Music.” With the help of dedicated musicians from around the world who share their art to bring…
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Madonna’s Show in Copacabana on May 4 Expected to Attract 1.5 Million
The city of Rio de Janeiro expects 1.5 million people at Madonna’s show in Copacabana this Saturday, May 4. A plan similar to the one traditionally adopted for New Year’s Eve has been announced by municipal, state, and federal authorities. According to municipal authorities, Madonna is set to take the stage at 9:45 PM for…
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Madonna’s Show at Copacabana Beach Expected to Attract 1.5 Million
The city of Rio de Janeiro expects 1.5 million people to attend Madonna’s show in Copacabana on Saturday, May 4.
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Anitta launches ‘Funk Generation’, a Brazilian funk album
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Brazilian singer Anitta is back with new music. The 31-year-old artist released her sixth studio album, Funk Generation, on Friday, April 26. In an Instagram post, Anitta explained how Funk Generation celebrates Brazilian funk music. “This project brings nuances of this 100% Brazilian musical genre and marks my journey as a person and artist,” the…