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03 February 2022
9 Songs That Showcase the Greatness of Elza Soares
Soares, one of the queens of Brazilian music, passed away last month at the age of 91.
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Music
21 April 2021
11 Afro-Brazilian Percussionists You Need To Know
These Brazilian percussionists have broken sound frontiers, invented new instruments and thrilled musical giants such as Michael Jackson and Sarah Vaughan.
Music
05 January 2021
14 Outstanding Black Women In Samba's History
These women built a legacy within Brazil's predominantly male (and often machista) samba scene.
Music
10 November 2020
A 'Brazilian James Brown' In the Land of Samba Music
Gerson King Combo was a dancing hurricane who foreshadowed the rap aesthetics in Brazil. He marked the Brazilian soul-funk movement with songs on black pride and self-love.
Music
21 October 2020
Interview: Sango's ‘Da Rocinha 4’ Is a Polished & Grinding Take On Baile Funk
We speak with the Seattle-based DJ and producer about his new album and the music bridges connecting Brazil, the US and the world.
Arts + Culture
02 October 2020
Interview: Director João Paulo Miranda Maria Illustrates Afro-Brazilian Narratives in "Memory House"
In the filmmaker's intimate film about colonialism and issues of identity, the silence often says more than the dialogue.
Music
05 August 2020
11 Afro-Brazilian Artists You Should Listen to
These artists prove that the contemporary Afro-Brazilian music scene has never been so plural.
Video
06 February 2019
Ziminino's Striking New Video Explores Afro-Brazilian Life In Rio
Watch our premiere of the new music video for 'Intermitência.'
Audio
09 October 2018
9 Afro-Brazilian Musicians You Need to Check Out
Black musicians & rappers like Preta Rara, Xênia Franca and Bia Ferreira are directly addressing oppression and racism in Brazil.
News
09 October 2018
This Afro-Brazilian Activist Has Become the First Transgender Woman Elected to State Congress in São Paulo
Érica Malunguinho's win is a bright spot in Brazil's controversial elections.
Featured
04 October 2018
The Seeds of Marielle: These Courageous Afro-Brazilian Women Are Running for State Office Despite the Odds
Here are 11 of the inspirational black women running for political office in Brazil's upcoming national elections.
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19 September 2018
Bossa Nova Meets Trap In This New Single From Ziminino
Listen to our premiere of "I'm Cool Like That."
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