Gerson King Combo: Remembering the “Brazilian James Brown”
Gerson King Combo (1943-2020): Remembering the “Brazilian James Brown/King of Soul” By Marques Travae Gerson King Combo, Brazil’s King of Soul. I vividly remember the […]
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90 years of Tony Tornado: With his Afro James Brown Influenced Soul
90 years of Tony Tornado: With his Afro James Brown Influenced Soul Note from BW of Brazil: He spoke about black pride, exposed racial discrimination, […]
Is Brazil the new blackface capital? White actor draws criticism after donning black makeup and “paying homage” to Godfather of Soul, James Brown
Note from BW of Brazil: I’ve said for some time now that I’m not really a believer in coincidences. Things happen when they happen because […]
In the city of Belo Horizonte, 1970s Black Soul Music is alive and well; James Brown would be proud!
1970s Black Soul and Funk alive and well in one major Brazilian city; James Brown would be proud! When most non-Brazilians think of Brazil, they […]
Rapper/singer Lizzo reveals her favorite Brazilian song is by Os Tincoãs, a group whose music is rooted in Afro-Brazilian religion Candomblé
Note from BBT: Anyone who has known me for the past few years or for several years could probably tell you that I am not […]
The story of Cassiano, the forgotten genius and icon of black Brazilian Soul music
Note from BBT: There is so much to cover when discussing the history and contemporary experiences of black Brazilians that often times I’ll mention a […]
Tim Maia: The father of Brazilian Soul Music would be 78 today
Note from BBT: If and when you get into MPB, Brazilian Popular Music, it won’t be long before you come across the name and music […]
Afro-Brazilian Celebrities Pay Homage to Actor Chadwick Boseman
Afro-Brazilian Celebrities Pay Homage to Actor Chadwick Boseman Note from BW of Brazil: I got the news on Saturday morning. I had just waken up […]
Brazil’s ‘Beyhive’ checks professor after “Black is King” Criticism
Brazil’s ‘Beyhive’ checks professor after “Black is King” Criticism Note from BW of Brazil: If you live in the United States, no one has tell […]
Afro-Brazilian fashion: Weapons of Resistance Against Racial..
Afro-Brazilian fashion: Weapons of Resistance Against Racial.. Note from BW of Brazil: I’ve known it for years and it is nearly impossible to ignore these […]
Military Police Caught Black youth because he Wore an Afro
Military Police Caught Black youth because he Wore an Afro “To me you’re a thief, with this disgraceful hair!”: Military Police Caught Black youth because […]
Black Race Awards Honors Actor/Singer Tony Tornado
Black Race Awards Honors Actor/Singer Tony Tornado Note from BW of Brazil: I can still remember very well when I first heard the name Tony […]
Rivalry between singers Ludmilla and Anitta escalates | Funk feud?
Funk feud? Rivalry between singers Ludmilla and Anitta escalates after Ludmilla is booed and called ‘monkey’ at Prêmio Multishow award ceremony By Marques Travae Depending […]
Actor Leandro Firmino, Zé Pequeno Prepares for Wedding Party
Actor Leandro Firmino, Zé Pequeno Prepares for Wedding Party Note from BW of Brazil: For those of you who watched the 2002 blockbuster Cidade de Deus, […]
