The New Boss of Bossa Nova
Bossa nova was developed more than 40 years ago in Brazil, but one of its most lively contributors is working today in Brooklyn. A chat with Vinicius Cantuária about his music, how it's changed, and what inspires him.
Patrick Ambrose
Ahí Vamos: The Rock of Gustavo Cerati
Argentina's Soda Stereo may have lost its pop about 10 years ago, but since then guitarist Gustavo Cerati has proved his skills as a soloist many times over, leaving an indelible mark on rock en español.
Divino, Maravilhoso: The Splendor of Gal Costa
After 40 years in music, how's a singer keep things interesting? Talking with Brazil's treasure, Gal Costa, about how things change, and how they stay the same.
Stephen Wright's Literary Landscape
UFO freaks, plant-loving vets, and science-minded slave owners people Stephen Wright's novels. Maybe a little off the wall? Maybe not. We talk with the writer about his books and their reflections of the human condition.
Andres Levin's Musical Playground
When musician and producer Andres Levin plays with sound, he doesn't only create music, he fuses cultures.
Snow Borne Sorrow
Nine Horses, musician David Sylvian's latest ensemble, has assembled a haunting, breathtaking blend of smoky horn arrangements, melancholic funkiness, and minimalist percussion in Snow Borne Sorrow. Sylvian's brooding baritone conveys a complex range of emotions that will resonate with the contemplative listener, and each self-contained
Bill Laswell's Method of Defiance
Acclaimed bassist Bill Laswell has his own way of making music, and these days it involves some serious drum and bass. One performance, and a life's work.
Do the Awesome
Rock music has had its share of two-drummer bands, but how many groups have sported three? Enter Bling Kong, a 15-member Brooklyn power-pop ensemble with a taste for chunky speed-metal guitar, electronic textures, and raunchy lyrics. Their EP Do the Awesome is the next thing in
A Path of Destruction
Since 1980, the Shining Path guerrillas in Peru have been responsible for over 30,000 deaths. So why, now that the organization is effectively dismantled, are the seeds for revolution still being planted?
Island Life
Pulsating, hypnotic beats, Latin rhythms, funky bass, and blazing horn arrangements combine in Yerba Buena's latest release, Island Life, a musical celebration of Manhattan's cultural diversity and unique island lifestyle. Founder Andres Levin has produced a stunning followup to the group's Grammy-nominated President