Heitor Villa-Lobos (classical music) Born in 1887 in Rio de Janeiro, Heitor Villa-Lobos is one of Brazil’s greatest composers of all time.His classical music draws inspiration from Brazilian ...

It took time for classical orchestras to discover the sounds of Brazilian music. Trailblazer Heitor Villa-Lobos led the way – bringing the instruments, rhythms and melodies of his home ...

The joyful music that melds Afro-Brazilian percussion instrument’s dynamic dance rhythms and grooves with European classical melodies and familiar styles such as the polka, waltz and other forms ...

Its ascent reflects changes in Brazil’s economy, which used to be based on manufacturing but is now driven by agriculture. “Most music producers in Brazil used to be based in Rio,” says Leo ...