Hermeto Pascoal in 1989: nicknamed ‘The Wizard’, he was admired by Miles Davis - Frans Schellekens ​Hermeto Pascoal, who has died aged 89, was an eccentric, versatile and prolific ...

While studying contemporary classical music at Manhattan School of Music in the late ’90s, Greg Beyer, who was playing a lot of jazz at the time, made the pilgrimage to Drummers World. “It was kind of ...

Director: [[miyanaga, Michael Iyanaga]] About: The ensemble performs a repertoire comprising roots samba, choro, samba-de-roda, and forró, as well as more contemporary Afro-Bahian pop music. With a ...

R.Evolución Latina, in collaboration with Pregones/PRTT, have announced the premiere of "Barba: A Brazilian Body Percussion Musical," directed by director and choreographer Luis Salgado. This ...

Music often transcends boundaries and cultures, harmonising in tune with the collective consciousness of the audience. Though lyrics and vocals provide a tool for more direct conversations, ...

The tree that gave Brazil its name is on the brink of extinction, thanks to demand for its wood to make the bows for stringed musical instruments. The Brazilian government is seeking to tighten ...