In this first part of the Bossa Nova piano series, we dive into the rhythmic foundation that defines the style. Drawing from João Gilberto’s iconic guitar patterns, we translate those rhythms to the ...

Each Sunday, Pitchfork takes an in-depth look at a significant album from the past, and any record not in our archives is eligible. Today, we revisit a touchstone of jazz and bossa nova, the ...

Delhi High Court today directed the removal of certain links and listings on various internet and e-commerce websites, which allegedly infringed the personality rights of actor Hrithik Roshan. The ...

Nobody is sure just what it is, or even what its name implies: according to various experts, the Portuguese slang expression bossa nova can mean “the latest thing” or “the new beat” or “the new ...

The act of remembrance marks the first time this summer that a major festival has openly acknowledged the Nova massacre victims Fireworks explode at a previous Burning Man festival, the week-long ...

“We Will Dance Again,” a documentary film about the Hamas massacre at the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023, won an award Thursday night at the 46th Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards. The ...

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Think of Brazil and Rio de Janeiro will likely spring to mind: the golden-sand beaches, the mountainous backdrop, the gentle yearning of bossa nova or samba’s lively percussion echoing in the distance ...

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Brasil is a country full of music. Samba, which was strongly influenced by African music, originated in Rio de Janeiro about 100 years ago Bossa nova, the focus of this hour, is basically a fusing of ...

First, there’s the unconventional name. It pays homage to Brazil, which has one of the largest Japanese diaspora populations and hints at the venue’s classic soundtrack. More specifically, it’s a nod ...