The New York Times – Music:
When Brazilian musicians fused samba with jazz and classical influences in the 1950s and ’60s, he was among the first, and the best.
Category: Latin Music
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Chatting About the Best Songs of 2023
The New York Times – Music:
The most impactful tracks of the year come from different genres and generations — and not all of them are traditional songs.
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Sara Tavares, Portuguese Singer Who Prized Her African Roots, Dies at 45
The New York Times – Music:
She drew on rhythms from across the African diaspora and sang in Portuguese, English, Cape Verdean Criolo and Angolan slang.
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Ricardo Arjona, Prolific Latin Pop Star, Says He Will Stop Touring
The New York Times – Music:
The Guatemalan singer-songwriter said that his latest performance in Chile would be his last after struggling with back issues that made it difficult to stand and perform.
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Best Songs of 2023
The New York Times – Music:
Seventy-one tracks that asked big questions, found new kinship between genres and helped us see the good in Ken.
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The World Loves Corridos Tumbados. In Mexico, It’s Complicated.
The New York Times – Music:
Inspired by a century-old genre from the Mexican countryside, the latest pop music phenomenon is drawing thousands of young fans — and criticism for its violent references.
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Best Albums of 2023: SZA, Olivia Rodrigo, 100 gecs and More
The New York Times – Music:
Many of the LPs that made an impact this year, including SZA’s “SOS” and Olivia Rodrigo’s “Guts,” came from looking inward.