Brazil’s Maúcha Adnet: The Jobim Alumna Sings the Global Stage

There are many musicians who cite late maestro Antonio Carlos Jobim as an influence ...

Lula Reminds Brazil’s Armed Forces Have no Saying in Selection of Defense Minister

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Brazil’s former president, came out in full support of ...

Brazilian President’s Harsh Demeanor Draws Public Criticism from a Minister

Once again the administration of Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff’s, only six-month old, is under ...

Vinicius and Jobim Back in Fashion with Orfeu’s Revival in Brazil

Number of performers: 16-18 actor/singers (all black). Number of stage musicians: seven (on guitar, ...

Brazilian Popular Music, a Bird of a Thousand Voices

A few months ago while performing in the New York area, I encountered an ...

The Flogging and Crucifixion of Jobim in Brazil

December 8, ten years ago, exactly fourteen years after John Lennon’s assassination, Antonio Carlos ...