Carnival History
Roots of Brazilian Music - Part III
(Real Audio)
Bahia, where Brazil was discovered
Salvador is Pelourinho and much more
Samba-tuque-brasil
Dusseldorf Brazilian Group with great web site
Didá Banda Feminina for
April'98 brazzil.com || Kirsten
Weinoldt
The all-female band takes its name from a Yoruba term meaning creation. This new group was
created by Neguinho do Samba, the creator of samba reggae
Lonely Planet excerpts
Do
Brazilians speak Brazilian?
The Portuguese language is one of only five supported by the popular altavista
translator and 160 million Brazilians speaking their version of the language is why.
How to Cuss in "Brazilian"
for May98 brazzil.com by Tetsuo Berozu
That's Brazilian E-mail us information
to brazzil@brazzil.com Boston || Chicago || Los Angeles || Miami || New York || San Diego || San Francisco || Washington, D.C.
A list of Brazilian clubs, associations, liberal professionals, consulates, and
businesses in general in the United States. Please
That's Brazilian,a
directory ofBrazilian businesses in the USA
Brasilian -Web
in German
Artists
Caetano Veloso - A
brand new site dedicated to Brazil's foremost poet/songwriter/singer and now book author,
Caetano. We love him dearly and so will you.
Clube do Tom
- Tom is Antonio Carlos Jobim...need we say more?
Dissidenten - The group Rolling
Stone magazine called "the Godfathers of World-Beat" has a funky, fun site.
Check it out to find out more about this unusual and extremely creative German collective.
Estação
Primeira de Mangueira - Everything you've always wanted to know about one of Rio's
most beloved "samba schools."
Gilberto Gil - The
other "tropicalista..."Master songwriter Gil doesn't need much of an
introduction, does he?
Marisa Monte - This is a
charming site dedicated to the young Brazilian diva. What does she like to eat? The
recipes are there!
Tony Mola - At Bragadá.com
you can read about the origins and the mission of this fabulous Bahian band. Tony is one
of our favorite people and a great percussionist.
Books
The
Brazilian Sound - Yes, we have our favorite books too! This is sort of a bible of
Brazilian music in English, an illustrated guide to the vast, rich and ever-changing
musical culture of that great nation.
Music Styles
Samba Home Page - THE
page for this infectious Brazilian music form.
Radio Stations
WBGO-
These folks in Newark, New Jersey play great jazz and world music, including our releases,
of course!
QRADIO -
Actually, this is Quincy Jones' best music from around the world. They obviously have
included our wonderful CDs in their pick of the week for certain genres, so go check them
out!
Travel and Culture
Brazilian Folklore
- If you have our Brazil boxed set (or are going to buy it today) don't miss these
wonderful pages on traditional Brazilian dances, dramatic dances, crafts, and much more.
Lonely
Planet/Brazil - If you decide to go, check out the information on South America's
giant. These Australians have been there, done almost everything!
Lonely
Planet/Cuba - Same here. If and when we can go, we'll take their guide along.
Lonely
Planet/Vietnam - Learn about the cultural roots of the French-Vietnamese guitarist
Nguyên Lê and his beautiful music.
Maria-Brazil - For all
things Brazilian, from body language to recipes to the best kept secrets of Rio in Maria's
Little Black Book. Interviews, hundreds of gorgeous photographs and a humorous piece on
the Brazilian bikini. Whether you're moving to Brazil or just visiting, don't miss the
Crosscultural Pages.
Sugarloaf Mountain - This
is a virtual tour of the lovely Pão de Açúcar in Rio de Janeiro. And there IS a musical
connection...every Tuesday at 9 PM a cooperative of sambistas from several samba schools
puts on a beautiful and informative show about samba and the samba schools...and you get
to dance and learn from them. It's the real thing, so if you're ever in Rio, go see them!
Alaide Costa
Angra Arnaldo Batista Artur
Maia Barão Vermelho Big Allanbik César Camargo Mariano Caetano
Veloso Cama de Gato Carlinhos Vergueiro Cazuza Chico Buarque Cidade Negra Claudio Guimarães Clementina de Jesus Cranberries
Danilo Caymmi Dorina Falcão Flavio Venturini Garoto Gilberto Gil H.Mauro Jamelão Joelho de Porco Jorge
Benjor Karnak Larry
Carlton Laurindo Almeida Lea
Freire
Leila
Pinheiro Lulu Santos Mangueira Marisa Monte Martinho da Vila Maurício Pereira Mauro
Senise Mona Gadelha MPB4 Olodum Pato Fu Paulo Ricardo Planet Hemp 14 Bis Quarteto em Cy Raimundos Rappa Raul de
Souza
Raul Seixas Rita Lee Robertinho Silva Ruy Faria Sepultura Sula Miranda Tangos & Tragédias Teco Cardoso Timbalada Titãs Tom Jobim
Toninho
Horta Toquinho Vange Leonel Villa
Lobos Wagner Tiso
Zion
Zizi Possi