Brazilian journalist radicated in NYC, Nilo Ayer is also a musician and informal writer. He's very fond of coffee, drawing, homemade food, pao de queijo and skateboarding. You may contactNilo with your comments and questions.
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 released two albums (third one is coming...
This piece was written by Virginia Ambrus, a friend and collaborator. Precise rhythm, sinthesizers, samples, analog drum-machines, acidity, well-used compasses, shows full of improvisation and guitars with a strong punk rock pitch. This is the sound of...
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 winter is now time to see what 2011 promises, music-wise, and it will...
In times where the waters are anything but still, one needs a hell of a fine boat to sail through them. That's why umnavio's name (one ship) is so fit for its purposes. Formed and based...
Autumn winds are blowing more than just elder leaves. They are bringing to NYC a tribute concert to one of the most - if not the most - important character of brazilian music. Marcelo Bratke is joining Camerata Brasil on November 4th...
The apple didn't seem big enough to fit all the people coming for both Ivete Sangalo's get down at the MSG and the Brazilian festival on the following day. Tonight, Brazil's greatest diva shakes...
Supporting his dèbut solo work, À Vontade, released in 2008, JJ Frannco takes brazilian music to a fully lit dancefloor in a californian disco from the 70's. That's the first feeling you get. The...
Last friday, the 92Y Tribeca Cafe received the Moodswing Orchestra alongside TK Wonder and the Love Trio featuring multi-talented brazilian Thalma de Freitas. Another cameo on the gig was new york's favorite percussionist Mauro Refosco...
Jorge Ben is back with the soccer-themed recording "Umbabarauma". Might it be the world cup fever or the need to bring back his Fela Kuti-y roots, Ben gathered a team that would have made Berry...
The album has roots in american music, as usual, but is by far the most brazilian album ever recorded by Ed Motta. Groovy from top to bottom, lyrics go walking through day-by-day life, with twists of alternative realities...