
Brazilian Music Genres: A Musicologist’s Guide to Samba, Bossa Nova, Maracatu and More
I map Brazilian music genres through Rio, Salvador and Recife, with close attention to instruments, timing, vocal delivery and the communities behind each form.


I map Brazilian music genres through Rio, Salvador and Recife, with close attention to instruments, timing, vocal delivery and the communities behind each form.

The music and culture of Brazil blend various influences beautifully and harmoniously. From the popular and legendary Samba to the unique Forró to the iconic Bossa Nova, and dozens of other music genres in between. Brazil encompasses a lot of diversity!