We discovered them almost one year ago thanks to their debut album and it was love at first listen. That’s why, a few weeks after the release of their second work (Entremundos) and a few days before their second UK tour (with a stop-over at London’s Jazz Café on the...
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There are few musicians who are able to give a disenchanted but still appealing and rhythmic perspective of Brazil. One of the most original of them is Emicida. The Sao Paulo born and bred MC has grown up, polished and mellowed his sound and approached more traditional influences, but his...
There is no doubt that Brazil has not had the best period in recent years. Scandals, corruption, social unrest and a troubled transition to a new (unelected) President have weakened its health. However, there are some events to cheer people up: the Rio Summer Olympic Games, Zika virus no longer...
There’s something in the water of Sao Paulo that seems to transform every local band into the global ‘next big thing’. It’s a phenomenon that has happened a lot lately, with bands such as Metá Metá, Bixiga 70 and now it’s the turn of Nomade Orquestra. The Brazilian 10-piece band,...
Singer, songwriter, guitarist and one of the most beloved artists of the Música Popular Brasileira scene. That’s because Maria Gadú is also one of the most sensitive interpreters of that scene. On Sunday, at the Barbican, next to presenting her new album Guelã to the British audience, the artist from...
Borderless, as its name suggests, is a music festival aimed at broadening people’s cultural horizons at Battersea Arts Centre, with fine and captivating acts from all over the world. They will hit the stage on 13th September, serving as one of the most fitting embodiments of Borderless’ aspirations. As a...
Three albums and dozens of noteworthy collaborations have helped Tulipa Ruiz to become one of the most recognised and acclaimed voices on the Brazilian music scene. Back in 2010, the singer/songwriter from São Paulo brilliantly dealt with unexpected popularity and excited critics, showing charisma to sell her resolute personality. These...
With a new album out (MM3), a European tour ready to hit the road (with a London gig at Battersea Arts Centre part of Borderless festival in less than a month) and a following growing all over the world, there are plenty of reasons to write a feature about Metá Metá...
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Inspired by a trip to Africa, Emicida (a play on MC and homicide), has released the album About Kids, Hips, Nightmares, and Homework. On it, he collaborates with African musicians such as Kaku Alves, for many years Césaria Évora’s guitarist, and Angolan semba player Joao Morgado. Brazilian music celebrities Caetano...
If baile funk has invaded Europe and become a thing on the Old Continent too, you need to look at and listen to these two Rio de Janeiro born and São Paulo based DJs and producers. Six years ago, Gustavo Gomes and Pedro Fontes, known together as Marginal Men, started to play,...