Category: Music
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Baby do Brasil, the Muse of the “Novos Baianos”, Will Be in NY This Weekend
From the hippie diva to the star of the Novos Baianos, from fashion icon to counterculture symbol, and as one of the most prominent voices of MPB, Baby do Brasil has definitely not stood still in time. After celebrating 50 years of Novos Baianos, half a century of “Acabou Chorare” and releasing the album in…
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Grupo Mulheres Do Brasil Nova York Celebrates 5 Years
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The Grupo Mulheres do Brasil New York chapter celebrates five years of existence in September. Under the leadership of advertising professional and career coach Alejandra Merklen and architect Eliane Garcez, the chapter’s mission is to support and develop projects to inspire, inform, and empower Brazilian women living in the tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT). The…
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Collectiv do Brasil de Ryan Keberle lança segundo álbum, “Considerando”
O que começou como o tórrido romance de Ryan Keberle com a música brasileira floresceu em algo muito mais profundo e duradouro. “Considerando”, o segundo álbum do trombonista com o Collectiv do Brasil, sediado em São Paulo, confirma que se trata de uma relação singular construída para durar. Lançado em 14 de julho de 2023,…
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50 Years of Hip-Hop: “Made In New York”, Now a Global Sensation
This Friday (11) marks the 50th anniversary of the birth of hip-hop – a relatively short journey from its inception at a small party in the Bronx to becoming one of the most popular and influential genres in the world. In New York City and across the country this weekend, shows and celebrations will be…
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Anitta Nominated for ‘Best Latina’ for the Second Consecutive Year at the VMA
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MTV announced the nominees for the MTV Video Music Awards (VMA) 2023, the main award for music videos. Brazilian singer Anitta has received another nomination in the ‘Best Latina’ category for the music video of ‘Funk Rave’. She is competing against Shakira, Rosalía, Bad Bunny, and Karol G. This is not the first time that…
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Sinéad O’Connor: “When artists are dead, they are much more valuable than when they are alive”
In a 2021 interview with People magazine to promote her memoir “Rememberings,” O’Connor said she explained to her children the importance of protecting her music and finances. She told them to call the accountant before calling 911 if she were found dead. “Look, when artists are dead, they are much more valuable than when they…
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Miss Americana: The Surprise Box Behind Taylor Swift
Friendship bracelets, sparkles, and sequins: if you’re not part of Taylor Swift’s magical world, you might be surprised, but this week the Federal Reserve stated that her new “Eras” tour is doing much more than just enchanting audiences; Swift is boosting the economy. It’s no surprise to her legion of fans, who travel the world…
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Miss Americana Revealed: The Surprising World of Taylor Swift
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in Arts & Culture, Brazil, Business, Economy, Entertainment, Fashion, Geral, In Focus, Inside, Music, United States, Women, WorldFriendship bracelets, glitter, and sequins: if you are not part of Taylor Swift’s magical world, you might be surprised to learn that this week, the Federal Reserve stated that her new tour, “Eras,” is doing much more than just captivating audiences; Swift is boosting the economy. This does not surprise her legion of fans, who…
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Legendary Singer Tony Bennett Dies at 96
Tony Bennett, best known for singing “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” passed away on Friday (21), according to his representative. He was 96 years old. In an eight-decade career, Bennett, among many achievements, performed live on MTV, made a guest appearance on “The Simpsons,” recorded two duet albums with Lady Gaga, and won…
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Brazilian composer and pianist João Donato dies at 88
João Donato passed away at 88 years old in Rio de Janeiro on Monday (July 17). The artist had been hospitalized due to a lung infection. His Instagram page announced his death, stating that he joined the paradise of composers to play beautiful melodies.