They're Alive! And Os Mutantes' New Tropicália Is No Mere Zombie Revival

Sergio Dias came upon an unexpected procession while strolling along Wilshire Blvd. in Los Angeles ... Read More »

The +2: Rockin' Rio With Some New Musical Math

Suppose the Beatles had introduced themselves to the world with the so-called White Album -- ... Read More »

Argentina's Juana Molina Smashes Through the Language Barrier

"One day I will sing the songs with no lyrics and everyone can imagine for themselves if it's abut ... Read More »

Rachid Taha's Music Is a World in Itself

Is there any artist in America or Europe who has covered the scope of his or her culture's music to ... Read More »

Gilberto Gil and Devendra Banhart Bowl Them Over

It was an odd scene one recent evening. The Brazilian Minister of Culture -- a graying but robust ... Read More »

Source-Outing: Caetano Veloso's Guided Tour Through His Vast Musical Universe

Some artists make music so distinct and unto itself that it's easy to overlook, or at least forget, ... Read More »

Brazil 2007: Don't Blame It on the Bossa Nova

For decades, Brazil has been all but a global music capital rivaling any others, whether via the ... Read More »