Sergio Mendes, the innovative and influential pianist, composer and arranger who was one of Brazil’s earliest contemporary crossover artists, died Thursday in Los Angeles, his family has confirmed. No ...

Brazilian music has produced world-famous artists in a multitude of genres, from metal and funk to bossa nova and classical music. Here are five Brazilian artists you really need to know (and listen ...

(CNN) — The moment Brazilian pop sensation Liniker walked into Amoeba Music in Hollywood, the crowd roared. Fans lifted their phones, snapping pictures with one hand and clutching her Latin ...

Who will be the halftime performer for the Green Bay Packers game in Brazil Friday? Brazilian pop-funk superstar Anitta, the NFL announced last month. In a Billboard report, Seth Dudowsky, the NFL’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Brazilian Pop Star Anitta Has Traveled the World—but Her Favorite Place to Be Is Back Home in Rio de Janeiro Growing up, the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Hermeto Pascoal, an eccentric and prolific Brazilian multi-instrumentalist, composer and arranger known ...

The Kansas City Chiefs are getting ready for its Week 1 matchup in Brazil. Brazilian pop sensation Luísa Sonza has released a Portuguese version of the iconic fan song, "Red Kingdom," which is a ...

In a quaint bungalow humming with Portuguese, a cool breeze of lilting harmonies and rhythmic bounce invites a leisurely sway to the tranquility of bossa nova. It’s a modern take on a sound pioneered ...

Here's why they call Brazilian guitarist Ulisses Rocha a virtuoso: In 1970, the native of Rio de Janeiro started studying classical guitar. In 1977, Rocha added jazz and Brazilian pop music to his ...