O Que as Mulheres Querem marks d.silvestre’s first release under the Submundo 808 label and party series, where he regularly ...

The Brazilian Netflix original series "Sintonia," though a work of fiction, gives viewers a hopeful and insightful glimpse into the lives of those who live in the favelas of São Paulo.Created by ...

Baile funk thrived in Rio de Janeiro, and gradually the Miami bass signifiers in the music receded as they were intertwined and chopped up with samples from local music, especially Brazilian drum ...

Brazilian-funk DJ Rodrigo Gorky, who worked on Anitta’s upcoming album, says that he used to refer to the music as “Miami bass on steroids.” “Now, it’s a complete thing of its own,” he ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Drum Expo 2013: Featuring two drummers that are giants in their genres, Galactic's Stanton Moore ...

Brazilian Singer Seu Jorge: On Music, ... The funk was heating up in Rio de ... And playing in bands — his big break came when rapper Marcelo D2 invited him to play drums with the band Planet ...

An introduction to baile funk’s abrasive, addictive new wave These five artists offer some crucial cross-sections of the wide-ranging Brazilian genre.

The Belo Horizonte-based producer has developed an eerie, minimalist take on Brazilian funk that’s a world away from the heavier strains associated with Río de Janeiro or São Paulo.