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 […]
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Carlos Dafé: Explains How Military Dictatorship Shut Down Soul Music
Carlos Dafé: Explains “How Military Dictatorship Shut Down Soul Music” Note from BW of Brazil: When I first discovered there was a period of Brazilian […]
Black Rio – A Cultural Revolution That Instilled a Fear of Black People
Black Rio – A Cultural Revolution That Instilled a Fear of Black People Note from BW of Brazil: The history of the 1970s Bailes Black […]
Brazilian old school/new school singers, rappers, DJs & dancers remake ‘70s funk classic “Mandamentos Black” for release of Netflix’s ‘The Get Down’ in Brazil
Note from BW of Brazil: I guess you could say this under-appreciated period in Brazilian Popular Music is one of my favorites (see here, here […]
Black Rio: Exposition, documentary and book recover the history of the ‘bailes black’ (black soul dances) of 1970s Rio de Janeiro
Note from BW of Brazil: It was a fascinating era in Brazilian history. . Thousands of black teens and young adults donning the best 1970s […]
Black Rio: The rise of black music and dances and the interpretation of black American Soul music in Brazil
This article incorporates an article entitled “Black Rio: Brazilian soul and DJ culture’s lost chapter” by Allen Thayer. Note from BW of Brazil: A few weeks […]
Pianist Amaro Freitas, a rising star in Brazilian Instrumental Music, mixes Brazilian rhythms such as Frevo and Baião with Jazz and pioneers a new sound
Note from BBT: A black man playing piano. Well, if you’re in the United States, numerous black pianists would probably come to mind. Thelonious Monk, […]
Bailes of Madureira – The “charme” of cultura negra in Rio de Janeiro: where black America meets black Brazil
Note from BW of Brazil: The city of Rio de Janeiro is of course famous for many things. Its breathtaking views and beaches. The Christ […]
Brazilian music sensation “MC Beyoncé” uses the pop princess’s name, Rhianna’s music and blew up on You Tube like Justin Beiber
Funkeira (funk singer) MC Beyoncé Note from BW of Brazil: Alright, so you may or may not be a fan of this type of music; […]
