Aficionado notes the most popular and influential musicians, composers, actors, and authors from Brazil.
Find biographies of such celebrated Afro-Brazilian composers and artists as Clementina de Jesus, Robertinho Silva, and Carlos Cachaca.
Learn the history of axe music in Brazil, and find lyrics, audio, video, and interviews.
Read a lengthy interview with the Los Angeles-based Brazilian music promoter and visual artist.
Non-profit organization promotes Brazilian culture in the San Francisco Bay Area through concerts, festivals, and the annual Carnaval Ball.
Review of David Byrne's second compilation of Brazilian classics calls it "a thorough delight."
Check out a page of photos from Rio de Janeiro's colorful festival and listen to songs by Carnival stars Ivete Sangalo and Timbalada.
Check out a track listing and lengthy review for this acclaimed 4-CD set of Brazilian music.
Browse a long review of this Putamayo collection of modern Brazilian pop music. With artist profiles and five RealAudio song samples.
Check out a review of this 1999 collection that demonstrates the full range of Brazilian choro music.
Provides short bios for the Northeastern Brazilian artists found on this collection, including Luiz Gonzaga, Dominguinhos, and Gal Costa.
Provides biographies, discographies, lyrics, and guitar chords for Caetano Veloso, Baden Powell, Chico Buarque, and Tom Jobim.
Read brief reviews and listen to clips from this fan's favorite recordings of Brazilian guitarists.
Find a basic guide to musical styles and artists of Brazil. Reprinted from the Rough Guide to World Music.
Fan of the Brazilian music scene offers introductions, photos, and links for many popular MPB artists.
Jazz critic and "American Splendor" writer Harvey Pekar spotlights Tom Ze, Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Sergio Mendes, and Os Mutantes.
Zine offers in-depth interviews with modern Brazilian artists, plus feature articles, photos, and news.
Listen to streaming radio programs featuring the history of samba, Tropicalia, modern Brazilian music, and other sounds from the vibrant South American country.
World music zine features capsule reviews of a bunch of recommended releases of Brazilian music.
Poll finds that seven of the 10 best Brazilian songs of all time were composed by Tom Jobim. See which other tunes the panel of 200 experts voted for.
Find tributes and discographies for acoustic and classical guitarists from Brazil. Includes Baden Powell, Bola Sete, and Laurindo Almeida.
Offers an introduction to soul jazz and funk-oriented albums from Brazil. With a checklist and album ratings.
Photographer Mario Luiz Thompson displays his photos of Brazilian singers, musicians, and composers.
View photos of such classic Brazilian vocalists as Angela Maria, Elza Soares, Flora Purim, and Elis Regina.
Check out album covers and capsule reviews of this fan's favorite recordings from the Amazon region of Brazil.
Learn about the Ihu music of Brazil's Kamayura and Kayapo indians. With audio samples.
Peruse a brief review of this French compilation of vintage recordings from Northeastern Brazil.
Provides a brief guide to the musical styles of Brazil, plus an article on bossa nova and its evolution after 30 years.
Brazilian music aficionado offers profiles and recommends albums by bossa nova, samba, MPB, and Bahian artists.
Christina Roden offers an in-depth look at the various musical styles found in Brazil, including samba, capoeira, tropicalia, and choro.
Christina Roden outlines the many native musical styles found in Brazil, including choro, samba, bossa nova, and Tropicalia.
Ernesto Lechner pens a guide to ten essential Brazilian albums, including works by Carlinhos Brown, Gal Costa, and Sergio Mendes.
Bay Area fans of Brazilian music can find concert dates, photos, radio shows, and local resources for Brazilian culture.
Traveler's site features a brief introduction to the various homegrown musical forms found in Rio de Janeiro and the rest of Brazil.
Find an overview of classic musicians from Brazil, focusing on Tom Jobim, Joao Gilberto, Elis Regina, Caetano Veloso, and others.
Short article looks at three Brazilian hits familiar to fans of retro pop: "Tico Tico," "Baia," and "Brazil."
Reviews 2000 releases by Brazilian musicians Da Lata, Rosa Passos, and Rita Ribeiro.
Find capsule reviews and song samples from a number of recommended recordings of the Brazilian instrument.