As a young pianist in Rio de Janeiro, Luiz Simas played in a prog-rock combo and a psychedelic rock band. But after he moved to New York City in 1989, his focus turned to writing and playing songs in ...

Director: [[miyanaga, Michael Iyanaga]] About: The ensemble performs a repertoire comprising roots samba, choro, samba-de-roda, and forró, as well as more contemporary Afro-Bahian pop music. With a ...

In celebration of Latinx Heritage Month, NPR Music is spotlighting a series of artists across Latin America who are engaging with their musical heritage in unique ways. From reworking conservative ...