The first time that Dillon Vado experienced the music of Rio de Janeiro-reared pianist Jovino Santos Neto was in Gold’s Gulch, a secluded after-hours gathering spot nestled amidst the coastal redwoods ...

Born in the city of Presidente Prudente in the state of São Paulo, Heloísa Fernandes has been steeped in the rich tapestry of Brazilian music since she was a little girl. At the age of 4 she began ...

Sergio Mendes, the innovative and influential pianist, composer and arranger who was one of Brazil’s earliest contemporary crossover artists, died Thursday in Los Angeles, his family has confirmed. No ...

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nter the exciting world of Brazilian Instrumental music with the Brazilian Acoustic Ensemble. This group is so versatile in its approach that it is a great fit for Folk, world music, Brazilian and ...

“Holy grail” level vinyl rarities from influential Brazilian musicians celebrated in excellent, unexpected reissues. Once in a great while the stars align in the world of record collecting and very ...

The new jazz series at Shutters Cafe in New York, produced by Rose Petal Entertainment with Barbara Connelly for Off the Cliff Productions, presents a month of Brazilian music in May 2008. For a full ...

DECORAH, IOWA—The Luther College Jazz Orchestra is traveling to Brazil May 20 through June 5, where the group will perform concerts and participate in workshops in the country with prominent musicians ...

Music often transcends boundaries and cultures, harmonising in tune with the collective consciousness of the audience. Though ...

As a jazz fanatic who played the accordion, it was probably inevitable that Ben Rosenblum would be drawn to the sounds of Brazil. The New York City-based accordionist ...