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Phoenix Brazilian music

Teen songstress Mallu Magalhães steps into adulthood

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  • November 7, 2011
It's been a long way since now 19 year-old Mallu Magalhães went online and self-released her rustic, soft folk ep. From that time, she's...
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Duo Galinhas Polacas stand out in the Independent Scene

This piece was written by Virginia Ambrus, a friend and collaborator.Precise rhythm, sinthesizers, samples, analog drum-machines, acidity, well...
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New music for the new year

After a snow-free Christmas in the City, the new year was welcomed by major blizzards. And though the weather may be cold, throughout this white...
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Ivete and Beyoncé warm up for Carnival shows and Madison Square Garden's DVD-recording concert

If Brazilian music has anything close to a diva, that is Ivete Sangalo. Born in Juazeiro, Bahia, she started singing encouraged by her sister and...
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Purim's 'Speak No Evil' an essential Latin-Brazilian set

For over three decades, Brazilian singer and instrumentalist Flora Purim has been building cultural bridges with her music.Together with her...
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Chico Cesar: A bold fusion sound from Brazil

Pick of the Week: "Chico César" (2003, Putumayo World Music).In this new millennium era when the universal motto seems to be ...
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Pick of the Week: 'Tribalistas' pushed the boundaries of alternative Brazilian music

Pick of the Week: “Tribalistas” There’re albums that – be it for their unique artistic expression, simpleness, or...
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