"For a long time," sings Brazilian pop star Caetano Veloso, "slavery will remain the national characteristic of Brazil." In this song, translated from the Portuguese as "Northern Nights," Veloso uses ...

Another look at the life and career of a superstar musician, poet, filmmaker and activist whose work has affected more than a generation of Brazilian and international fans. Now, singing the story of ...

I’ve noticed over the years that Brazilian artists often sing songs in praise of the musical heroes who paved the way for them. In doing so, they both pay tribute to their personal heroes and extend ...

These are heady days for Brazil. Its economy is booming and the country is preparing for its spot in the global spotlight as it hosts the 2014 World Cup, followed by the 2016 Summer Olympics.

SAO PAULO, Brazil — Songs that Rita Lee recorded back in the 1960s have suddenly emerged as hipster favorites on college radio stations in the United States. Beck christened one of his releases ...

Brazilian song has a way of capturing the imagination, and Rio de Janeiro is its crucible. From maxixe and choro in the 19th century to samba and bossa nova in the 20th, Rio's history of melding ...

Reporting from São Paulo, Brazil — The official World Cup song and video is getting decidedly mixed reviews in Brazil, where many locals are complaining of generic foreign rhythms and lazy stereotypes ...

Brazilian composer Toninho Geraes claims Adele's "Million Years Ago" hit plagiarises his work. A judge in Rio de Janeiro has ordered the song to be pulled worldwide including on streaming services.

Brazil, which recently overtook the UK as the world’s sixth-largest economy, has been enjoying a lot of positive press. It is sealing its reputation as a dynamic place, a fun place, a diverse place – ...

Many are seeking the return of the song that Shakira performed for the 2010 tournament The official World Cup song is definitely striking a chord — the wrong one with many in host country Brazil.