Brasil is a country full of music. Samba, which was strongly influenced by African music, originated in Rio de Janeiro about 100 years ago Bossa nova, the focus of this hour, is basically a fusing of ...

This is a trip into the world of bossa nova. Or the worlds of bossa nova. For the style that made Brazilian music so respected and famous all over the world has some subdivisions that coexist among ...

Most people thought bossa nova was dead, and most were glad to have simply survived the hucksterized flood of bossa nova dances, bossa nova shoes and sweatshirts, boogie bossa nova, soul bossa nova.

Elvis Presley‘s “Bossa Nova Baby” is one of his more well-remembered 1960s hits, but was the end of Elvis’ peak era. A somewhat similar Frank Sinatra song blew it out of the water. One of the writers ...

Six decades ago, Carnegie Hall bore witness to a musical revolution as the vibrant sounds of Bossa Nova's budding Brazilian talents graced its stage for the very first time. That pivotal moment, rich ...

In a quaint bungalow humming with Portuguese, a cool breeze of lilting harmonies and rhythmic bounce invites a leisurely sway to the tranquility of bossa nova. It’s a modern take on a sound pioneered ...

Brazilian music has produced world-famous artists in a multitude of genres, from metal and funk to bossa nova and classical music. Here are five Brazilian artists you really need to know (and listen ...

He was the Brazilian music legend who brought bossa nova to a global audience in a career that lasted more than 60 years. In the past few days, tributes have been flooding in for legendary Brazilian ...

We spoke with JChris and Carla Ardito about the show, JChris’s new single “RECUERDOS TRAVIESOS,” and more. What are you looking forward to about your upcoming show at 54 Below? JChris: I'm looking ...