Category: Music
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Caetano and Bethânia Win Grammy for Best Global Music Album
Brothers Caetano Veloso and Maria Bethânia won the 2026 Grammy for Best Global Music Album on Sunday (Jan. 1st) for the album Caetano e Bethânia ao Vivo. Presenter Dee Dee Bridgewater received the award on their behalf at the ceremony in Los Angeles, United States. The award-winning production is a recording of the artists’ tour.…
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Caetano and Bethânia Win Grammy for Best Global Music Album
Siblings Caetano Veloso and Maria Bethânia won the 2026 Grammy Awards this Sunday (01) in the Best Global Music Album category with the album Caetano e Bethânia Ao Vivo. The award was received on their behalf by presenter Dee Dee Bridgewater during the event in Los Angeles, United States. The award-winning production is a recording…
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Copacabana New Year’s Eve to Feature Shows by Gilberto Gil and Ney Matogrosso
The New Year’s Eve celebration on Copacabana Beach will feature shows by Gilberto Gil and Ney Matogrosso as the main attractions on Palco Rio, the principal stage, in front of the Copacabana Palace Hotel. Also performing will be Alcione, João Gomes and Iza, DJ Alok, Belo and the Beija-Flor samba school. The Samba Stage, at…
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How to Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade returns on Thursday for its 99th year, featuring beloved floats, balloons, and live performances through the streets of Manhattan and on televisions across the country. This year the parade will include more than 5,000 volunteers, 34 balloons, 28 floats, 11 marching bands, and a series of musical performances by stars…
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How to Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade returns this Thursday for its 99th edition, featuring beloved floats, balloons, and live performances through the streets of Manhattan and on television broadcasts across the country. This year’s parade will feature more than 5,000 volunteers, 34 balloons, 28 floats, 11 marching bands, and musical performances by stars like Cynthia Erivo…
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Reggae Icon Jimmy Cliff Dies at 81
Jamaican singer and songwriter Jimmy Cliff, reggae icon, died at 81 from a seizure followed by pneumonia.
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Reggae icon Jimmy Cliff dies at 81
Jamaican singer and songwriter Jimmy Cliff has died at the age of 81, victim of a seizure followed by pneumonia. The information was disclosed by the artist’s wife, Latifa, in a public statement. According to the text signed by Latifa, the death occurred after an unexpected health episode. She reported that the musician received medical…
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Jards Macalé, Brazilian music icon, dies in Rio
The composer, singer, and guitarist Jards Macalé died in Rio de Janeiro on Monday (17) after suffering a cardiac arrest while hospitalized at a hospital in Barra da Tijuca, in the Southwest Zone of the city. The artist was being treated for pulmonary emphysema and had been undergoing medical procedures. In the statement published by…
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Little Village Releases Cosmicpolitan – The Debut of Oakland Singer and Songwriter Nia Cephas
The Oakland, California-based singer, guitarist, and songwriter Nia Cephas lets her creativity flow and her talent shine in her debut album Cosmicpolitan, which will be released in November by the Little Village Foundation. The skillful arrangements include bossa nova, samba, Middle Eastern folk, pop, blues, reggae, and jazz. Cephas and the musicians accompanying her followed…
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Liniker Wins Three Awards and Shines at the 2025 Grammy Awards
The singer received awards in categories related to the Portuguese language. The album Caju was chosen as the best contemporary pop album and best urban performance. She was also honored for the song “Veludo Marrom”, selected as the best song in Portuguese. Upon receiving the best song award, Liniker spoke about the difficulties of being…