Meno Del Picchia's new single is the result of the São Paulo-based artist's encounter with two leading figures of the new ...

With a range like Etta James and millions of fans on TikTok, Laufey is the biggest voice to come out of Iceland since Björk.

Breaking barriers and bending genres — meet Nova Twins, the fierce duo redefining what hard rock and punk sound and look like ...

Fusing pop, jazz and psychedelic rock, he helped craft the landmark album "Clube da Esquina." His music inspired artists from Herbie Hancock to Paul Simon.

But Brazil ’s musical culture extends far beyond one genre. Samba, tropicália, axé, forró, electronic music, and more make ...

Each Sunday, Pitchfork takes an in-depth look at a significant album from the past, and any record not in our archives is eligible. Today, we revisit a touchstone of jazz and bossa nova, the ...

Nobody is sure just what it is, or even what its name implies: according to various experts, the Portuguese slang expression bossa nova can mean “the latest thing” or “the new beat” or “the new ...

Think of Brazil and Rio de Janeiro will likely spring to mind: the golden-sand beaches, the mountainous backdrop, the gentle yearning of bossa nova or samba’s lively percussion echoing in the distance ...

Brasil is a country full of music. Samba, which was strongly influenced by African music, originated in Rio de Janeiro about 100 years ago Bossa nova, the focus of this hour, is basically a fusing of ...

Last night at 2:17 AM, every child from Mrs. Gandy's class went missing.

Con Christopoulos’ new venture with chef Victor Liong brings a sushi train loaded with delicious hits and Brazilian good times, writes MICHAEL HARDEN. At first glance, Con Christopoulos opening a ...

Sérgio Mendes, illustrious innovator of bossa nova and '60s tropicalia, has died. He was 83. The Brazilian musician passed away at his home in Los Angeles after enduring the lasting effects of long ...