Brazil has long been a laboratory for sonic innovation, synthesizing the unique musical traditions of the country’s diverse population. At the cutting edge is baile funk, a sound that stems back ...

Beatport has added a new, dedicated genre category for Brazilian funk. The music platform launched the new category on Wednesday (April 30), as part of plans to "recognise one of Brazil's most dynamic ...

From Anitta to Beyoncé, through exhibitions and artistic residencies, funk has left the favelas of Rio to become a global phenomenon. However, prejudices still persist in Brazil. With influences from ...

The FADER joined Diplo on a trio to Rio in 2004 and discovered the story behind his Favela on Blast mixtape. In 2004, The FADER's then editor-in-chief Knox Robinson joined Diplo on a trip to Rio de ...

Brazil loves to dance, and it’s only natural that their representatives at the World Cup would dance as well. Richarlison’s signature Dança do Pombo, Paqueta’s fancy footwork, and Vinicius’ hip shakes ...

Anitta anticipates her next album will encourage its listeners to get “very cultured” about her native Brazil. The Latin music star teased the project on the Met Gala carpet saying the collection will ...

For those fortunate enough to have been at the Fillmore Miami Beach last night, one would have thought they were at a dancehall in Brazil partying with Latin-pop sensation Anitta. Thursday evening’s ...

Covered in tattoos and gold jewelry, MC Guime took the stage at a Sao Paulo club where patrons pay up to $4,500 for the VIP area, his lyrics fitting right in with the ostentatious surroundings. "Top ...

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UNAIDS Brazil and Africa Creative have been awarded a Bronze Lion in the Social & Creator category at the Cannes Lions ...

At first sight, there is seemingly nothing feminist about Carioca funk, the electronic dance music coming out of Rio de Janeiro’s poor favelas. Nearly all the songs sung by women are of the sexually ...