Here’s another bright example of the fact that Brazilian hip-hop is livelier and louder than ever. On 24th July, Emicida, one of the most popular and inspired names of South American music, will pay a visit to The Jazz Cafe in Camden for one of the highlights of the month.
Leandro Roque de Oliveira might have built a name for himself in his native country thanks to his outspoken and sharp lyrics, but it’s arguably by virtue of the richness of his music, which draws plenty from African and Brazilian tradition, that he has become well known all over the world.
On Wednesday 24th July, Emicida will be in London for the only UK leg of his Euro Tour. Don’t miss the chance to catch a Brazilian master at work.
Every month, we bring you a collection of the best world music-related videos. That’s our way to give value to too often overlooked, rich and diverse artistic expressions. Listen with your eyes! Watch the full playlist:
Artists: black String , Cookin On 3 Burners , AYOM , Burna Boy , Cacao Mental , Calexico , CIMAFUNK , Criolo , ELWD , Emicida , Ill Considered , La Chica , Liraz , Mohammed Yahya , Nobuko Miyamoto , Nuri , Samm Henshaw
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…
Artists: Afrikan Boy , Afriquoi , Amadou & Mariam , Amira Kheir , Amy True , Blue Lab Beats , Bumi Thomas , Carthnage , Dele Sosimi Afrobeat Orchestra , Dj Jigüe , Elpeche , Emicida , Ezra Collective , Fatima , Femi And The Inrhythms , Gianni Denitto , Imperio Bamba , Kamaal Williams , Koroleko Moussa Dembele , La-33 , Lua Preta , Marcelo D2 , Mayra Andrade , Merca Bae , Nané , Naphta , Neneh Cherry , Onra , Renegade Brass Band , Sons Of Kemet , Stella Chiweshe , Tássia Reis , The Blind Boy of Alabam , The Bongo Hop , Xylouris White , Zara Mcfarlane![Album Review: Emicida – About Kids, Hips, Nightmares, and Homework [Sterns Music, 24th June 2016]](https://www.rhythmpassport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/emicida-sobre-criancas-quadris-pesadelos-e-licoes-de-casa-capa-800x800-620x620.jpg)
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…
Artists: Emicida
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