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Marcos Valle is one of the pioneers of Bossa Nova, Samba, Musica Popular Brasileira and Brazilian Jazz-Funk. He has enthused audiences for 60 years, and still does. In October, he will be mesmerizing fans in Germany.

Germany will be welcoming greatness soon. The sensational American Fusion and Jazz-Funk group Snarky Puppy will be hitting 29 stages in Europe, including five…

The legendary Temptations are almost as active as they were in the 1960s. One original member, 80-year-old Otis Williams, is still with them. Guess what: They…

Bossa Nova and Samba songs recorded in the 1970s are among the most beautiful sounds ever created on this planet. Brazilian folklore and modern tunes based on its tradition spread a lot of warmth and beauty. They are just the right sounds for the summer. So are energetic Samba-Funk tunes by Brazilian artists.

So, you are in northern Germany and you want your ration of brilliant sounds? The Elbjazz Festival in Hamburg is just what you need. This year's edition…

Because of Corona, loads of concerts in Germany were cancelled or postponed in the past 26 months. That is why quite a few Jazz heroes will be performing at the…

Shakatak are legendary. For decades, they have spread sophisticated Jazz-Funk. Fortunately, they are back on the road. Their tour had to be postponed a million times because of the pandemic.

If singing had a name, it would be Chaka Khan. If some of the most breathtaking Soul music of all time had a name, it would be Chaka Khan. By the way: The name…

Funk equals Kool & the Gang, and vice versa. They co-invented Funk, they have been delivering it for more than half a century and they are almost as active…

One of the most brilliant and recognizable Jazz, Soul and Pop vocalists of all time, Al Jarreau, would have turned 82 on March 12th, 2022, had he not died five years ago, after a life of singing, recording and touring. Our editor knew him.