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

Of the litany of early, shameful lessons marked on the map of the soul, there are few as damning and intense as early crushes. Immense feelings that emerge from unknown corners of the heart to steer ...

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’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 ...

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 ...

Con Christopoulos’ new venture with chef Victor Liong brings a sushi train loaded with delicious hits and Brazilian good times, writes MICHAEL HARDEN. At first glance, Con Christopoulos opening a ...

The two time Grammy winner died on Thursday, Sept. 5, in a Los Angeles hospital Charna Flam is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2023. Her work has previously appeared ...

Sérgio Mendes, the Brazilian musician whose 1966 hit “Mas Que Nada” captured the spirit of his home country and made him an international star, has died. He was 83. The Grammy-winning pianist and ...