In this first part of the Bossa Nova piano series, we dive into the rhythmic foundation that defines the style. Drawing from João Gilberto’s iconic guitar patterns, we translate those rhythms to the ...

Each Sunday, Pitchfork takes an in-depth look at a significant album from the past, and any record not in our archives is eligible. Today, we revisit a touchstone of jazz and bossa nova, the ...

Nobody is sure just what it is, or even what its name implies: according to various experts, the Portuguese slang expression bossa nova can mean “the latest thing” or “the new beat” or “the new ...

Laufey is in album mode with the recent announce of A Matter Of Time. It’s shaping up to be a diverse effort: Today’s new song “Lover Girl” is a departure from the previous single “Tough Luck” as it ...

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Think of Brazil and Rio de Janeiro will likely spring to mind: the golden-sand beaches, the mountainous backdrop, the gentle yearning of bossa nova or samba’s lively percussion echoing in the distance ...

Brasil is a country full of music. Samba, which was strongly influenced by African music, originated in Rio de Janeiro about 100 years ago Bossa nova, the focus of this hour, is basically a fusing of ...

GUITARIST Johnny Agostini will headline an intimate concert at Kafe Blue on November 15th, 2024 that will feature a blend of bossa nova, pop flamenco, gypsy jazz, fusion, world, and calypso. Known for ...

Con Christopoulos’ new venture with chef Victor Liong brings a sushi train loaded with delicious hits and Brazilian good times, writes MICHAEL HARDEN. At first glance, Con Christopoulos opening a ...

There are many signifiers of a truly great food city, as I’ve discussed before, but one is the existence of successful restaurants that are super weird and specific. It means our chefs and ...

(FILES) Grammy Award-winning Brazilian musician Sergio Mendes gives a free concert in support of the Blu-Ray and DVD release of the animated film “RIO: The Movie” on August 4, 2011, at the Americana ...