At just 23 years old, João Gomes has captured Brazil’s heart — and proved it during a free concert for 80,000 people at the ...

These are heady days for Brazil. Its economy is booming and the country is preparing for its spot in the global spotlight as it hosts the 2014 World Cup, followed by the 2016 Summer Olympics.

I’ve noticed over the years that Brazilian artists often sing songs in praise of the musical heroes who paved the way for them. In doing so, they both pay tribute to their personal heroes and extend ...

A&M STUDIOS Photo of Sergio MENDES, posed, studio, behind piano - Credit: Jim McCrary/Redferns Sérgio Mendes, the pianist who gifted the world with the most famous version of the Brazilian classic ...

With the World Cup shining a light on Brazilian culture, here in Austin we can also enjoy the country’s musical spirit with more than a dozen homegrown bands playing everything from Brazilian funk to ...

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Critically acclaimed soprano Rosana Lamosa and dynamic pianist Theresa Bogard will showcase the rich heritage of Brazilian ...

Parabéns! Feliz Aniversário! Today (March 30) is the birthday of Larissa de Macedo Machado, better known as Anitta, Brazilian pop princess, who turns 24 years old today. While the good people of ...

Some travelers collect T-shirts while others favor postcards. Oakland saxophonist Harvey Wainapel, who regularly makes extended trips to Brazil, commemorates each journey by arranging recording ...

I bought a caxirola the other day. This is the official noisemaker for the 2014 World Cup games hosted in Brazil. Alas, they've already been banned from the games because supposedly they can be hurled ...