There’s a new festival in town aiming to expose and support the often-grueling efforts of Latin American female artists, who despite their talent and dedication, have to face back-breaking challenges and hardly see their work acknowledged. Flawa (Festival of Latin American Women in the Arts) is a heartfelt 5-day-long tribute...
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Preview of the album: Only available until 02nd May 2019
Brazilian bossa nova legend brings samba to the Southbank, so expect special guests and sounds that take you to Rio and back. If there’s one thing people remember about the ’98 World Cup in France, it tends to be that advert. The Brazilian football team, by far the best in the...
Zeca Pagodinho is an established samba performer with over 30 years’ experience, who cut his tooth playing in rodas de samba and writing music for G.R.E.S. Portela, one of the oldest and most well-known samba schools in Rio de Janeiro. Fifteen albums later, in the styles of samba and MPB, and...
Gabriel Contino has never been an ordinary musician. Since 1992, when he first wore the cape of Gabriel O Pensador, he became one of the most outspoken and influential MCs on the Brazilian hip-hop scene. He never spared a rhyme, fighting life’s injustices hard every day as well as bashing...
No need to book your travels for the summer, let them come to you! WOMAD music festival is one of the most exciting parties this year. Travelling the world through live music in four days, it is a unique chance to discover an eclectic range of the most talented acts...
Ever wondered what to do in London and when and where to go to listen to some good music? Don’t ask twice, we’re here for you… SOAS Radio opened its doors to us for a brand new episode of Rhythm Passport on Air. “Tune in” by clicking on the player below and...
They say that it won’t save local music shops or independent labels, but for a day they’re finally and deservedly the centre of attention. That’s why Record Store Day has had and is still having a positive impact on the music scene, whatever its genre. For the 11th year in...
Azymuth are a rare gem in today’s music world. They have been around for almost half a century and they seem not even a bit tired of making music and travelling the world with it. Rising from the fervent Rio music scene of the ‘60s, they enlightened the world with...
Even if you started listening to and singing his songs when you were a 10-year-old and they accompanied all of your life, you can’t improvise a tribute to Antônio Carlos Jobim. To recreate the sentiment and sensitivity of the Brazilian master, you need to be aware of your abilities and...
