"For a long time," sings Brazilian pop star Caetano Veloso, "slavery will remain the national characteristic of Brazil." In this song, translated from the Portuguese as "Northern Nights," Veloso uses ...

I’ve noticed over the years that Brazilian artists often sing songs in praise of the musical heroes who paved the way for them. In doing so, they both pay tribute to their personal heroes and extend ...

These are heady days for Brazil. Its economy is booming and the country is preparing for its spot in the global spotlight as it hosts the 2014 World Cup, followed by the 2016 Summer Olympics.

In February 1939 a young, unknown singer-songwriter got the most fabulous break of his life by recording a duet of his swinging samba "O Que É Que A Bahiana Tem?" ("What is it about Bahian Women?") ...

I bought a caxirola the other day. This is the official noisemaker for the 2014 World Cup games hosted in Brazil. Alas, they've already been banned from the games because supposedly they can be hurled ...

Brazilian song has a way of capturing the imagination, and Rio de Janeiro is its crucible. From maxixe and choro in the 19th century to samba and bossa nova in the 20th, Rio's history of melding ...

Reporting from São Paulo, Brazil — The official World Cup song and video is getting decidedly mixed reviews in Brazil, where many locals are complaining of generic foreign rhythms and lazy stereotypes ...

Brazilian composer Toninho Geraes claims Adele's "Million Years Ago" hit plagiarises his work. A judge in Rio de Janeiro has ordered the song to be pulled worldwide including on streaming services.

Brazil, which recently overtook the UK as the world’s sixth-largest economy, has been enjoying a lot of positive press. It is sealing its reputation as a dynamic place, a fun place, a diverse place – ...

Football legend Pele says he didn't like Ricky Martin's World Cup song, prompting him to pen his own to cheer on his native Brazil BRASILIA, Brazil – Football legend Pele has written a song to cheer ...

Many are seeking the return of the song that Shakira performed for the 2010 tournament The official World Cup song is definitely striking a chord — the wrong one with many in host country Brazil.