I’ve noticed over the years that Brazilian artists often sing songs in praise of the musical heroes who paved the way for them. In doing so, they both pay tribute to their personal heroes and extend ...

A&M STUDIOS Photo of Sergio MENDES, posed, studio, behind piano - Credit: Jim McCrary/Redferns Sérgio Mendes, the pianist who gifted the world with the most famous version of the Brazilian classic ...

These are heady days for Brazil. Its economy is booming and the country is preparing for its spot in the global spotlight as it hosts the 2014 World Cup, followed by the 2016 Summer Olympics.

"For a long time," sings Brazilian pop star Caetano Veloso, "slavery will remain the national characteristic of Brazil." In this song, translated from the Portuguese as "Northern Nights," Veloso uses ...

Another look at the life and career of a superstar musician, poet, filmmaker and activist whose work has affected more than a generation of Brazilian and international fans. Now, singing the story of ...

As Big Agriculture transforms the country, a homegrown musical style—and a new kind of cowboy chic—is moving from its rural ...

My roommate once noted that I only sing in the apartment when we play Brazilian music. I realized that I remember lyrics to Brazilian songs better than American ones, which I tend to misunderstand.

La Caldi's back, baby. Cardi B's alter ego, who leans into her Dominican roots, makes a cameo alongside Puerto Rican rapper Myke Towers in Brazilian artist Anitta's new bilingual song, "Me Gusta," ...

Brazilian journalist and activist Carlos Carlos posted [pt] a list of the most important “Brazilian songs that denounce the police” on his blog, Bola e Arte. He explains: Now it is trendy to make ...