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Brazilian music

Pyrotechnics at the Resistência Funk da Antiga show held in Brás de Pina, in Rio de Janeiro's North Zone, last month.
Music
There’s an official funk song for the Olympics. But funk artists in Rio say they face persecution.
Cover art for The Brasileiro Treasure Box of Funk and Soul
Music
Review: A tasty slice of ’70s Brazilian soul and funk
Brazilian singer-songerwriter Moreno Veloso is out with his new album, Coisa Boa, his first in 13 years.
Music
‘Like father, like son,’ is the case for the Velosos, Brazil’s beloved musicians
Arts, Culture & Media
Spain’s Carmen Cuesta, Da Cruz from Switzerland Take on Bossa Nova
Arts, Culture & Media
Global Hit – Beto Villares