RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Sergio Mendes, the celebrated Brazilian musician whose 1966 hit “Mas Que Nada” made him a global superstar and helped launched a long, Grammy-winning career, has died after ...

Creator of more than 90 original works including commissions for such high profile presenters as Carnegie Hall, the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and the L.A. Philharmonic, Clarice Assad has ...

Critically acclaimed soprano Rosana Lamosa and dynamic pianist Theresa Bogard will showcase the rich heritage of Brazilian classical music in a special recital Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 7:30 p.m. in the ...

Born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil, Plínio Fernandes' musical talent has brought him all over the world, including to the Royal Academy of Music in London where he received his master's degree and ...

Rio de Janeiro was one of the first cities outside Europe to witness a performance of Requiem, by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791). In 1819 the city hosted a presentation of the funeral mass penned ...

Glauco Sagebin was a Brazilian musician and composer known for his contributions to classical and contemporary music. Born in 1958 in São Paulo, Sagebin was celebrated for his work as a pianist and ...

Respighi shares his experiences in Brazil with us during our music this morning. They include an impression of a tropical night, and a visit to the Rio zoo. Tune in at 9 a.m. on 91.1 and 107.5 FM and ...