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. music February 3, 2022
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 April 21, 2021
14 Outstanding Black Women In Samba's History These women built a legacy within Brazil's predominantly male (and oftenmachista) samba scene. music January 5, 2021
11 Afro-Brazilian Artists You Should Listen to These artists prove that the contemporary Afro-Brazilian music scene has never been so plural. music August 5, 2020
Ziminino's Striking New Video Explores Afro-Brazilian Life In Rio Watch our premiere of the new music video for 'Intermitência.' video February 6, 2019
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. audio October 9, 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. news October 9, 2018
Bossa Nova Meets Trap In This New Single From Ziminino Listen to our premiere of "I'm Cool Like That." popular September 19, 2018
This EP Blends the Afro-Brazilian Rhythms of Bahia With Bass Music Get intoTelefunksoulandFelipe Pomar'sRé_Con Ba$$EP. popular September 18, 2018
Get Down to DJ Moma & Moniki's Afro-Brazilian Playlist Listen to some Afro-Baile gems in this exclusive playlist from Moma and Moniki. audio May 31, 2018
This Proposed Museum Would Celebrate Brazil's African Heritage—Finally These activists are fighting for the support of the Brazilian government to back a museum dedicated to Afro-Brazilian culture and history. arts culture August 23, 2017
A History of Brazil's Black Punk Scenes Racial segregation is a real issue in Brazil and rock spaces are a mirror of that. We take a look at the rise of Brazil's black punk scenes. music October 3, 2016
Afro-Brazil 2014: Get To Know Favela Rap Crew Pearls Negras [NOWNESS Mini-Doc] Brazil's Favela rap crew Pearls Negras star in a short documentary on NOWNESS from filmmaker Kayhan Ozmen. video June 19, 2014
Afro-Brazil 2014: The Digital Roots Music of Kafundó Vol. 1 Afro Brazil 2014: Kafundó Records and Dutty Artz team up to release the first installment of their digital roots compilation Kafundó Vol. . audio June 11, 2014
Afro-Brazil 2014: Pearls Negras' War Cry 'Guerreira' Rio de Janeiro's Pearls Negras release new track 'Guerreira' video May 8, 2014
Afro-Brazil 2014: Gilles Peterson Collective Sonzeira's 'Brasil Bam Bam Bam' Gilles Peterson's Brazilian collective Sonzeira, featuring legends like Seu Jorge and Elza Soares, release 'Brasil Bam Bam Bam' album video April 11, 2014
Afro-Brazil 2014: Stromae's Belgian World Cup Anthem ‘Ta Fête’ Watch Stromae's electronic anthem for the Diables Rouges at World Cup Brazil 2014, featuring Belgium national football team stars. video March 19, 2014
Afro-Brazil 2014: Sango's 'Da Rocinha 2' Takes Baile Funk Into Hip-Hop Territory Sango takes baile funk into booming hip-hop territory with his 'Da Rocinha 2' tape, printed in limited edition vinyl by Jakarta Records. audio March 12, 2014
Afro-Brazil 2014: Tropicália Documentary Screening In BK NYC: Catch a documentary screening of 'Tropicalia' and get acquainted with the psychedelic genre in the lead up to Brazil 2014. film tv November 7, 2013
Afro-Brazil 2014: Buraka Som Sistema x Adidas Samba Collection 'Bota' Watch the Adidas Samba Collection advert featuring Buraka Som Sistema's 'Bota,' in preperation for World Cup Brazil 2014. video November 6, 2013
Afro-Brazil 2014: Karol Conka's Rap Anthem 'Boa Noite' As we gear up for World Cup Brazil 2014, we'll be highlighting some select Brazilian tracks grab the first one from rapper Karol Conka. audio October 30, 2013
