Brazil

Bossa de Novo – Shelley Dunstone Talks Living Her Dream And Singing Brazilian Music

Singer Shelley Dunstone is getting ready to transport audiences to romantic Rio this Fringe season.

In 'Bossa de Novo' ('Bossa Again'), Shelley will be joined by...

5 Things To Do In Rio de Janeiro That Will Make You Look (Mostly) Like A Local Shared By The View From Madeleine's Couch

It's no mean feat for a band to still be together after ten years, let alone a quarter of a century.

But that's exactly what Brisbane-based Brazilian outfit The...

The Bossa Nova Sunset Club Review

Bossa nova (literally 'new trend') is a musical genre which emerged in Brazil in the 1950s and 60s. Often described as a fusion of jazz and samba, bossa nova has in many ways

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The View From Madeleine's Couch: The Bossa Nova Sunset Club

The View From Madeleine's Couch is a Brisbane band with an undying love and affection for Brazilian music.

The heart of the band is formed by Anje West (vocals and...

Introducing: Som De Calcada

Who is Som de Calçada... We're a fresh, young collective of Brazilians (and an Aussie), living in Brisbane/ SE Queensland playing an acoustic mixture of old and...