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Artist: Flávia Virgínia
Daughter of Djavan, Flávia VirgĂnia recorded songs by her father; at 16, she recorded "Curumim" on Djavan (1988). As a backing vocalist, she toured with Marisa Monte and Kid Abelha; appeared in the Rock In Rio II Festival singing with Elba Ramalho; recorded with Gal Costa and Maria Bethânia; and performed together with Ivan Lins, Marcus... [+] Read More
Artist: The Hissyfits
Embracing the most intense notes of the pop/rock style, the Hissyfits also disclose their unconventional influences, set in between styles like punk-pop or alternative rock. Established in New York City in 1996, the Hissyfits first formed due to the initiative of vocalist and guitarist Princess. Following the additions of bassist Fon-Lin and... [+] Read More
Artist: Eliana Printes
Eliana Printes, one of the phenomenons of Brazilian popular music in the late '90s, started in music at 13, singing at local bars in Manaus, Amazonas. Joining the band Transcendental, she had her compositions performed for the first time. Printes reached the finals of the TV contest "A Mais Bela Voz do Brasil" (Brazil's Most Beautiful Voice) on... [+] Read More
Artist: Nilson Chaves
Having a strong influence with his music in his home region of Amazon, Nilson Chaves, who has been living in Rio de Janeiro since 1975, became one of the most visible representatives of the culture of his state. His fourth release, AmazĂ´nia (1990), got five nominations for the Sharp prize and Tempodestino, 25 Anos Ao Vivo was nominated for the... [+] Read More
Artist: Jason Miles
Born in Brooklyn, NY, Jason Miles attended Indiana State University in the 1970s. At the height of the fusion revolution, Miles returned to New York to immerse himself in the Big Apple session scene and gradually gained acceptance from like-minded innovators in the highly competitive field of electronic music. By applying his innovative synth... [+] Read More
Artist: Sharon Isbin
Described by Boston Globe's Michael Manning as a musician who plays “beyond virtuosity," guitarist Sharon Isbin has been a consistent challenge for critics, who struggle to find the right superlative that would do justice to her exquisite playing. “In her hands," wrote Anne Midgette in The New York Times, the guitar takes on the precision of a... [+] Read More
Artist: Two for Brazil
The name Two for Brazil has a double meaning: It signifies the group's two members -- Paulinio Garcia on vocals and guitar and Greg Fishman on saxophone and flute -- as well as their shared fondness for the music of Brazil. It's also a reference to the fact that most Brazilian songs are written in 2/4. Two for Brazil is an acoustic duo whose... [+] Read More
