One of the coolest aspects of Brazilian music is the sheer variety of sounds and instruments that are unfamiliar to the untrained ear. Every Brazilian song affords the opportunity to learn about a new instrument. Whether it is the agogô, berimbau, cavaquinho, pandeiro, ganzá, repinique; there is always a Brazilian instrument to capture the imagination. […]
Is Brazil Out of Tune?
I’ll never forget the day I translated my first Brazilian song into English. In one of my first Portuguese classes, the professor assigned the task of choosing a Brazilian song, translating it, and presenting it to the class. “Music,” I thought to myself, “I’ve got this.” I ran home and spent hours on YouTube in […]
The Best Introduction to Brazilian Music
A Springboard for Your Brazilian Music Journey Have you ever wondered where to get started with Brazilian music? Brazilian music is diverse, spanning from the syncopated rhythms of samba to the introspective melodies of Bossa Nova. It’s inextricably intertwined to the history, culture, and people of Brazil, so much so that you cannot understand one without […]
10 Bossa Nova Artists For You To Listen To
Antonio Carlos Jubim Paulo Bellinati João Bosco Elis Regina Baedon Powell Rosa Passos Caetano Veloso Mônica Salmoso Guinga Toninho Horta
15 Traditional Songs Played during Brazilian Carnaval
Carnaval is finally here! If you plan on celebrating by joining in a bloco you’re certain to have a good time. As I mentioned before there are a few things you should do in order to get the most out of your Carnaval experience, such as learning the words to some popular Carnaval songs. To help […]
