FILE - This April 25, 2014 file photo shows the band Ginga Mundo Capoeira, of Bahia, Brazil, performing at the Caso do Brasil tent at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans. The ...

One of the earliest forms of Brazilian improvised music, 'choro' (which means wail) has conserved its roots throughout the 100+ years of its existence, inspiring many musicians and composers of later ...

Summer Song; Golden; Christmas Black; Frevo; Seven; Bli' Min; Samba Optimista; Tomorrow Knows; Sambartido. Luckily, I have had the great fortune to be near Brazilian popular music for almost forty ...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A colorful 165-foot snake built of vibrant fabric slithered through Thursday’s crowd at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, leading dancers and musicians in a foot parade ...

The sounds of Brazil are alive and well despite the menacing coronavirus causing havoc throughout the South American country and the world. Music lovers missing the magic of live music can indulge ...

NEW ORLEANS — A colorful 165-foot snake built of vibrant fabric slithered through Thursday’s crowd at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, leading dancers and musicians in a foot parade similar ...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A colorful 165-foot snake built of vibrant fabric slithered through Thursday’s crowd at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, leading dancers and musicians in a foot parade ...

OAKLAND — Even as a child, jazz singer Mary D’Orazi said she loved the songs of Burt Bacharach, whose 1960s hits “Close to You” and “I Say a Little Prayer” are featured on her new CD. She was also ...

DECORAH, IOWA—The Luther College Jazz Orchestra is traveling to Brazil May 20 through June 5, where the group will perform concerts and participate in workshops in the country with prominent musicians ...

Mauricio de Souza Quintet. At the 22nd Red Bank Jazz & Blues Festival. When: Noon Sunday. Where: Marina Stage at Marine Park, One Wharf Ave., Red Bank. How much: Free. Call (732) 933-1984 or visit ...

THE country’s queen of Jazz, Annie Brazil (born Justiniana Bulawin), died of pneumonia at the age of 85 on the afternoon of March 5 in Quezon City, her children — singers Richard James B. Merk and ...