In this first part of the Bossa Nova piano series, we dive into the rhythmic foundation that defines the style. Drawing from ...

The Taylor 314ce-N, Cordoba C5-CE Spruce, and Yamaha CG162C each have unique tones and features suited for Bossa Nova’s expressive fingerstyle and harmonic demands. Important selection factors include ...

Brazilian guitarist João Gaspar is known for his versatility and ability to blend traditional music with jazz, rock and contemporary styles. Through this fusion blend, Gaspar has developed a ...

In terms of population and total surface area, the world is an enormous place. However, some mysterious forces make it small and make coincidences ever so surprising. That notion itself is a complex ...

"I'm not exactly a straight arrow..." Freestyle Digital Media has revealed the first official trailer for Guitar Lessons, an indie dramedy from Canada created by filmmaker Aaron James. Even though ...

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Born in Bangkok to a French-Algerian jazz composer father and a Korean pianist and harpist mother, Claire Chicha—who performs under the moniker of spill tab—was never without music: be it the French ...

“I’ve exited this phase of my life, but for three years, I was obsessed with barbecue sauce,” explains Claire Chicha from her Los Angeles home. “For three years, I had barbecue sauce as much as I ...

he Polish composer Chopin once remarked: “Nothing is more beautiful than a guitar, except possibly two.” So what would he have made of four? Chances are he’d have been ecstatic, especially given the ...

First, there’s the unconventional name. It pays homage to Brazil, which has one of the largest Japanese diaspora populations and hints at the venue’s classic soundtrack. More specifically, it’s a nod ...

Brazil has produced a wealth of the world’s most important and inventive artists over the years. From the pioneering bossa nova of Edu Lobo to the continued genius of Seu Jorge, the South American ...

It’s bossa nova and samba, but so much more — funky, soulful and esoteric. Listen to these songs chosen by Joyce Moreno, Marcos Valle, Amaro Freitas and more lovers of Brazilian rhythms. Credit ...