Music is a social art. How music is played and how it’s shared is informed by the community in which it’s created. In turn, ...

On Friday, a samba line will snake through the Hamilton ... So, we decided that maybe we ought to keep the band together.” Brazilian jazz is characterized by “beautiful melodies, inspiring ...

It is a big band that is peculiar in its sonic ... This song is a real lesson. Brazilian rhythms are very binary: samba, maracatu, coco and ciranda are all in binary or quaternary measures.

Bossa nova blended Brazilian samba rhythms with American jazz ... This new incarnation of his band, Brasil ‘66, had a hit with “Mas Que Nada” by songwriter Jorge Ben Jor, and helped bring ...

The group struck a highly successful balance between jazz, funk, and pop, and drummer Conti's blending of samba ... band unique: smooth, airy keyboard melodies and funky basslines blended with ...

As Brazilian influence slowly seeped into the American mind, musicians began gradually experimenting with bossa nova and samba rhythms ... Stan Getz only joined the band those four nights in the fall ...

The 28-year-old’s incredible display earned her the title of drum queen at the 2023 celebration where Brazil top Samba Schools compete for glory. And her UK-based fans can see Mayara live later ...

Sao Paulo dancer Alane Dias, 25, is also sure to catch the eye when she makes her way through the adoring crowds amid the pounding Samba beats. She shot to fame as a contestant in Brazil’s Big ...