18th Rio International Cello Encounter
The 18th edition of one of the world’s largest free music festivals, “The Rio International Cello Encounter”, is due to...
July 31, 2012Topic
Music
Abayomy and Makula at Teatro Rival: Daily
Saturday night’s show at Teatro Rival, with partners Abayomy Afrobeat Orquestra and Makula Festa, marked a significant milestone for the...
July 29, 2012
The Maine, Arizona Rockers Return to Rio
The Maine released of their third full-length album, "Pioneer," in 2011 and will be performing at Circo Voador in Lapa,...
July 24, 2012
X-Tudo Arts Festival at Teatro SESI
The X-Tudo (pronounced shees TOO-du) is the perfect title for the SESI Cultural festival, combining music, dance, theater, and street...
July 17, 2012
D-Date Nights at Club 00 in Gávea
Thursday nights are quickly regaining notoriety as the official starting point for weekend festivities at the new event D-Date at...
July 10, 2012
Maga Bo, Futuristic Roots Music from Rio
Maga Bo’s new album, Quilombo do Futuro, was released last week to much well deserved international praise.
May 29, 2012
Tony Allen at Circo Voador on May 6th
Tony Allen, the architect of afrobeat, will be returning to Rio this Sunday, May 6th, with his band for what...
May 1, 2012
Mekong Wednesday, DJs and Jarras
In the heart of Leblon’s restaurant row, Asian-inspired Mekong opened in August 2010, and since 2011 has offered a Wednesday...
April 3, 2012
The Story of Axé Music in Brazil
Music is an indelible part of Brazil’s soul. One of the more modern however is Axé, the source of which...
March 6, 2012