The Brazilian
Sound
A
Brazilian Music Guide
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Welcome to The Brazilian Sound. Pehaps you are visiting because you've been seduced by samba, mesmerized by maracatu, or become a believer in the bossa nova. Maybe you were blown away by the songs of Antonio Carlos Jobim, Bebel Gilberto, Lenine, Joyce, Zeca Pagodinho, or Milton Nascimento. There are many reasons to be intrigued by música brasileira, which is as diverse, rich and surprising as the country itself. This site, a supplement to the guide book The Brazilian Sound, will help you navigate Brazil's vast musical landscapes, introduce you to major Brazilian artists, acquaint you with the cavaquinho, berimbau and other local instruments, and help you distinguish between bossa and MPB, choro and carimbó, and frevo and forró. |
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Brazilian Music Archive: Descriptions, musings, notes, and blogs about the music of Brazil, ranging across samba, bossa nova, MPB, Tropicália, Brazilian jazz, forró, frevo, Carnaval, and contemporary sounds. An archive of past writings as well as a supplement to the new, revised edition of our book The Brazilian Sound.
The Top Twenty
Brazilian Albums |
The Brazilian Sound:
Samba, Bossa "Here is an illustrated guide to the rich music of Brazil—its history, styles, performers, instruments, and impact on musicians around the globe. From the boisterous rhythms of samba to the cool elegance of bossa nova to the hot percussion of Bahian axé music, The Brazilian Sound by Chris McGowan and Ricardo Pessanha celebrates a world music phenomenon."
Reviews and ordering |
Brazilian Music Index:
Musician, Genre & Instrument Index
Discover the major artists of each genre
Find Brazilian music CDs available online
Brazilian Music
Faves
A sampling of favorite old
and new Brazilian albums
Brazilian and World Music Instruments