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...
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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...
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...
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...
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Taurina, the third album from Música Popular Brasileira (MPB) singer-songwriter Anelis Assumpção is calm tropicália, fuelled with Brazilian flavours; the country’s musical aesthetic is combined with progressive rock influences throughout the album. The smooth and funky grooves by the Sao Paulo based singer-songwriter are best suited to a warm Sunday...
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...
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...
The death of David Bowie last January was met with grief throughout the musical community worldwide. From a marketing perspective though, it meant big money. Countless tributes took place, and the demand (and supply) of everything Bowie related skyrocketed. In the same week, his last album Blackstar debuted at #1, nine of Bowie’s previously...
