Brazilian bossa nova music became a worldwide sensation in the 1960s. Since then, it's become a virtual cliche for soft, sensual romanticism. These days, a new generation of Brazilian singers is ...

In 1959, an unassuming guitarist/vocalist named João Gilberto from the Brazilian state of Bahia started a quiet revolution with his recordings "Chega de Saudade (No More Blues)" and "Desafinado (Off ...

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In spite of many years working in the local music business, I still feel amazed at how a single hit can change a newcomer into a star. Sofia, one of those girls who jumped into the bossa nova ...

Doug Munro's sixth CD for Chase Music Group is a return to a traditional bossa nova trio, dropping the keyboards or sax utilized on most of his earlier projects. He is joined by bassist Michael Goetz, ...

An array of colorful concerts is on offer through Monday, from bossa nova to angelic choral music and retro pop. Join in ``Music Forest” ― three days of musical festivity that branches out to reach ...

In 1967, singer/composers Gilberto Gil and Caetano Veloso introduce a new sound in Brazilian music, inspired as much by Jimi Hendrix and Chuck Berry as by mellow bossa nova. Along with rock musicians ...

Cost: $28-$62; tickets are available through all TicketsWest outlets at www.ticketswest.com, or through the Fox box office at (509) 624-1200. Few artists have experienced a career as long and varied ...

Embratur, the Brazilian Tourist Office has today unveiled plans for a free festival celebrating the 50th anniversary of Bossa Nova at London’s South Bank on 6th July 2008, part of the Coin Street ...

Lucas Santtana is a Brazilian artist who has been hiding in plain view for years. I came across a record by Santtana back in 1999, EletroBenDada, which updated the experimental and political pop music ...

Where: Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. Cost: $28-$62; tickets are available through all TicketsWest outlets at www.ticketswest.com, or through the Fox box office at (509) ...