Gilberto Gil, one of the all-time greatest Brazilian musicians, is coming to LA Tuesday, October 23rd, for an all-forró show. Forró is country party music from northeastern Brazil in the state of ...

The New York-based (and Brazilian expats), Forró in the Dark, are set to release their first album in over 8 years. The band combines driving dance rhythms of forró from Northeastern Brazil with rock, ...

For a variety of reasons, Latin American proponents of music from the native lands often pretend that race and class aren’t relevant when it comes to music. But listen to the rhythms and the lyrics of ...

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July 17, 2013 • Forro in the Dark gets its name from a style of Brazilian dance music, but it doesn't conform to those limitations, instead drawing on influences from Enrique Iglesias to Beck. Hear an ...

When: 8-11 p.m. Where: Hendershot's Coffee Price: $10 at the door, $8 online and $8 for students Athens band Bichos Vivos will take the stage of Hendershot’s Coffee & Bar this Saturday to celebrate ...

The last time Mauro Refosco was seen in Northampton, the extraordinary Brazilian percussionist was pounding out rhythms for David Byrne at his Calvin Theater dance party. Tomorrow night, he returns to ...

Let the rhythms of Brazil take over as you move to the beat of the drums, guitars, and soulful vocals. Whether you're here to dance or just enjoy the music, this is your chance to experience the ...

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