At times, we are the first to lose track of how many exciting music events happen in London each month, so we have decided to offer you some sort of “public musical service”, meant for all the locals and passers-by, with the aim of suggesting where to listen to some...
Tag Archives: MPB
There has always been unconditional love for Kleber Cavalcante Gomes. The Brazilian MC and singer-songwriter, better known as Criolo, who also has a past as educator, is one of our favourite artists, not only for his genuine song-writing talent and musicianship, but also for the commitment he has constantly shown...
![Album Review: Ziminino – Ziminino [INTL BLK; March 2019]](http://www.rhythmpassport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ziminino-cover-335x335.jpg)
Bahia, in northern Brazil, is known as being one of the largest hubs for Afro-Americans since the days of slavery. On Ziminino’s self-titled album (newly released on the INTL BLK label), black influences are to be heard in abundance. With the Bolsanaro regime cutting the ground from many Brazilians, Ziminino...
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...
At times, we are the first to lose track of how many exciting music events happen in London each month, so we have decided to offer you some sort of “public musical service”, meant for all the locals and passers-by, with the aim of suggesting where to listen to some...
Preview of the album: Only available until 02nd May 2019
It’s not that you need a particular pretext to write about David Bowie and his legacy, but if you have a really good one, that makes things easier. As you might know, in 2004, some hits of the “Thin White Duke” had a full and pretty successful Afro-Brazilian treatment, ending...
A frenzied audience were high on excitement as Tribalistas made their first London appearance at the Eventim Apollo Hammersmith. Brimming with sequins, strut and catchy melodies, the Brazilian supergroup trio worked the crowd from the first number. It felt as if the audience had been waiting for this special moment...
A band of magicians, Brazilian supergroup Tribalistas are heading to the UK for one night only. On 4th November, Arnaldo Antunes, Carlinhos Brown and Marisa Monte will regroup to mesmerize with their gentle mix of MPB, pop-rock and traditional play. Forming in 2003, the three musicians were already independently regarded...
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...
