Music

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.

One of the greatest Pop and Rock bands on this planet, Toto, survived many decades. They are still strong. And they will be performing all over Europe,…

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…

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.

Making an amazing new album and promoting it in the middle of the Corona pandemic is a challenge. The Dutch Soul and Funk act Tristan is doing it anyway. "What…

For more than 45 years, Berlin has had an oasis for real music called Quasimodo. Founded by an Italian expatriate, it quickly became one of the most important…

Sérgio Santos Mendes is the man who brought Bossa Nova, Samba and Musica Popular Brasileira to the world. But this is only the simple version of a story that started exactly 80 years ago.

German 'Schlager' songs are pretty much the worst sounds on the face of the Earth. But it might be interesting to look into this kind of culture for a moment.…

We know this whole pandemic thing will drag on for a long time. In spite of it all, breathtaking music was recorded this year. These are ten examples.

In the late 1970s, something called Funk hit the world. It came out of the United States of America and spread all over the place. Once it was out, nothing would stop it. There is still no vaccination.