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Stan Getz & João Gilberto’s *Getz/Gilberto* (1964) is a landmark recording that fused American jazz with Brazilian music. Featuring Stan Getz's saxophone and João Gilberto’s vocals and guitar, the album popularized bossa nova globally. Its inclusion of “The Girl from Ipanema” earned it a Grammy Awar...
Feijoada is a traditional Brazilian bean stew recognized as the country’s national dish. It features black beans simmered for hours with various smoked and salted pork products including ears, ribs, and feet. This rich, savory dish is often prepared for special occasions and enjoyed primarily by Bra...
Chico Buarque’s *Construção* (1971) is a landmark Brazilian album blending sophisticated Música Popular Brasileira with potent political commentary. The collection showcases Buarque's masterful songwriting and intricate arrangements reflecting the anxieties of the 1970s in Brazil. It remains signifi...
Mais (1991) is the second album by Brazilian singer Marisa Monte, blending MPB with pop sensibilities and featuring collaborations with Arto Lindsay.
Djavan is a Brazilian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose album Luz blends MPB, samba, and jazz with the sophisticated arrangements he became known for.
"Natural Feelings" is a 1971 album by Brazilian drummer and percussionist Airto Moreira, notable for blending samba and Brazilian folk rhythms with American jazz-funk and fusion elements.
