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Céu to Release Her Six Studio Album 'Novela' in April; US Tour Planned
by Michael Major - March 26, 2024 Regarded as the most influential Brazilian artist of her generation, Céu returns once again to the spotlight with her newest single “Gerando Na Alta” featuring the London based French/Senegal singer, anaiis.... 
Captain Planet Drops New Album 'Sounds Like Home'
by Michael Major - June 20, 2023 Taking a turn toward the more organic, retro sounds of artists who originally inspired him as a young musician, Charlie Wilder (aka Captain Planet) flexed his composer and bandleader muscles- incorporating horn sections, strings and acoustic drums more than the big club focussed electronic sounds he... 
Captain Planet Releases New Single 'Destello' With Tagua Tagua
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2023 For the final single leading up to his full length 'Sounds Like Home' album, Captain Planet teamed up with the rising Brazilian indie soul maestro Tagua Tagua, creating a highly infectious song that mixes laid back funk with psychedelic Brazilian soul.... 
The Manhattan Transfer Announces New Album & Farewell Tour
by Michael Major - August 02, 2022 The 10-track set includes GRAMMY® Award winners Jorge Callandreli and Vince Mendoza, as well as vocal arrangers including Amanda Taylor of säje, to revisit their biggest hits from throughout the decades, including new arrangements of “Chanson D’Amour,” “Twilight Zone / Twilight Tone” and “The Man Wh... 
Céu Announces 2022 North American Summer Tour
by Michael Major - June 22, 2022 Brazilian singer, songwriter Céu is excited to return to the United States this summer for her 2022 North American Tour! Kicking off this July, it will be her first time back since 2016. Since her last visit, the renowned artist has won 3 GRAMMYs, and released 2 stunning records, including the newe... 
Anitta Shares New Single 'Boys Don't Cry'
by Michael Major - January 28, 2022 Brazilian pop superstar Anitta reveals an upbeat and undeniable new English-language single and music video “Boys Don’t Cry” today. She was recently seen on Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party Hosted By Miley Cyrus and Pete Davidson. Anitta has worked with the likes of Madonna, Diplo, and Maluma among othe... 
DELGRES Turns Up the Heat on Human Rights with New Album '4:00AM'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 25, 2021 'The blues is not sad music,' says singer, songwriter, and guitarist Pascal Danae, the founder, and leader of Delgres. 'They might be talking about terrible conditions, about terrible losses, but the bottom line is hope.' ... 
Dom La Nena Releases New Album 'Tempo'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 03, 2021 Tempo may sound like a lush tapestry of synthesizers, strings, and percussion instruments but really the album is a remarkable display of Dom La Nena's arranging and orchestrating abilities.... 
Dom La Nena Releases New Album 'Tempo'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 08, 2021 The multi-talented singer, songwriter, producer, and cellist, Dom La Nena's new album, Tempo, is about time. With the new album the Brazilian-born, Paris-based artist created a series of small, crystalline moments. ... 
Dom La Nena's New Album 'Tempo' Due Out Jan. 29
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 18, 2020 The multi-talented singer, songwriter, producer, and cellist, Dom La Nena's new album, Tempo, is about time.... 
New Live Jazz From Brazil With Love From Pianist Ricardo Bacelar
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 24, 2020 The sounds of Brazil are alive and well despite the menacing coronavirus causing havoc throughout the South American country and the world.... 
Summer Samba! Kicks Off With Video For 'The Girl From Ipanema'
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 22, 2020 As temperatures heat up and summer kicks into high gear, UMe and Verve invite you to kick back, relax and enjoy Summer Samba!, an audio and visual feast for the senses celebrating the timeless and influential sounds of samba and bossa nova.... 
GRAMMY Museum Presents 'Latin GRAMMY, 20 Years Of Excellence'
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 21, 2019 To celebrate the milestone 20th anniversary of the Latin GRAMMY Awards®, the GRAMMY Museum® proudly presents Latin GRAMMY®, 20 Years Of Excellence. On Nov. 18, the Museum will kick off the opening of the new Latin music exhibit and its new third floor with a full day of programming, including an edu... 
KaddalMerrill Announces Rain Over Nubia UK Tour And Album
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 21, 2019 Egyptian, Nubian and British musical traditions combine to create a unique fusion. KaddalMerrill is the collaboration of classically trained Egyptian flautist Fayrouz Kaddal (High Dam Band, Africairo) and innovative British folk fiddler Daniel Merrill (Dead Rat Orchestra). Backed by Egyptian master ... 
Juanes Named 2019 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 13, 2019 -The Latin Recording Academy® today announced 23-time Latin GRAMMY® and two-time GRAMMY-winning singer, composer, musician, and philanthropist Juanes will be the 2019 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year as part of its milestone 20th anniversary.... 
Atlantic Records & STXfilms Unveil UGLY (FEA) By Brazilian Pop Icon Anitta, From Upcoming UGLYDOLLS
by Tori Hartshorn - April 12, 2019 Atlantic Records in partnership with STXfilms have announced today's release of “Ugly” (“Fea”) by Brazilian pop superstar and Latin GRAMMY-nominated recording artist Anitta, the latest track from the eagerly awaited “UGLYDOLLS ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK.” The new track is available at all DS... 
A2IM Announces 2019 Libera Award Nominees
by Tori Hartshorn - March 28, 2019 As the countdown begins for the kickoff of A2IM's Indie Week, A2IM is announcing the list of nominees for the 2019 Libera Awards presented by SoundExchange. The Awards recognize a wide range of musicians and visionaries and offer the independent music community the opportunity to honor the hard work... 
DELGRES Debut Electrifying Creole Blues CD
by Tori Hartshorn - June 20, 2018 The raw, muscular sound of the Paris-based roots trio Delgres connects the African history and culture of the French Caribbean, the Mississippi blues and New Orleans. Vividly captured in Mo Jodi (I'll Die Today), the band's debut release, the music carries the richness, emotion and visceral power of... 
Jazz Pianist Ricardo Bacelar To Release SEBASTIANA Album of Latin American Music From Brazilian Perspective
by Macon Prickett - February 13, 2018 Last July, pianist-composer-arranger Ricardo Bacelar jetted from his home in Brazil to Miami, the place he calls “the center of Latin music in the world,” where he gathered an ensemble of Latin American musicians to honor the roots of Brazilian music while incorporating each musician's unique cultur...
Seu Jorge Adds September Dates to THE LIFE AQUATIC - A TRIBUTE TO DAVID BOWIE Tour
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2017 Though Seu Jorge is one of Brazil's most celebrated singers and actors, he is perhaps best known here in the U.S. for his role in Wes Anderson's 2004 film The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, in which Jorge reinterpreted a number of David Bowie's biggest hits. The songs, performed in Portuguese and f... |
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