"For a long time," sings Brazilian pop star Caetano Veloso, "slavery will remain the national characteristic of Brazil." In this song, translated from the Portuguese as "Northern Nights," Veloso uses ...

I bought a caxirola the other day. This is the official noisemaker for the 2014 World Cup games hosted in Brazil. Alas, they've already been banned from the games because supposedly they can be hurled ...

These are heady days for Brazil. Its economy is booming and the country is preparing for its spot in the global spotlight as it hosts the 2014 World Cup, followed by the 2016 Summer Olympics.

I’ve noticed over the years that Brazilian artists often sing songs in praise of the musical heroes who paved the way for them. In doing so, they both pay tribute to their personal heroes and extend ...

Reporting from São Paulo, Brazil — The official World Cup song and video is getting decidedly mixed reviews in Brazil, where many locals are complaining of generic foreign rhythms and lazy stereotypes ...

Brazilian journalist and activist Carlos Carlos posted [pt] a list of the most important “Brazilian songs that denounce the police” on his blog, Bola e Arte. He explains: Now it is trendy to make ...

La Caldi's back, baby. Cardi B's alter ego, who leans into her Dominican roots, makes a cameo alongside Puerto Rican rapper Myke Towers in Brazilian artist Anitta's new bilingual song, "Me Gusta," ...

Brazilian song has a way of capturing the imagination, and Rio de Janeiro is its crucible. From maxixe and choro in the 19th century to samba and bossa nova in the 20th, Rio's history of melding ...

Brazil, which recently overtook the UK as the world’s sixth-largest economy, has been enjoying a lot of positive press. It is sealing its reputation as a dynamic place, a fun place, a diverse place – ...

This summer Brazil will host the 2014 World Cup, but all its citizens are not happy with the way the country is preparing for this massive, global event. They're sharing a gorgeous song to express ...