Maria Bethânia drops “Vera Cruz,” an unreleased samba by Xande de Pilares and Paulo César Feital, on January 16. Track from her 60-year career show celebrates Afro-Brazilian culture.
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Gabriel Guedes kicks off 2026 with international collab “Poderoso Nome” (Mighty Name of Jesus), recorded with The Belonging Co in Nashville. It spotlights faith and worship in Portuguese.
Thiaguinho drops Bem Black Vol. 1 EP today (Jan 9), his 25th album, featuring 11 tracks with Sandra Sá, Gaab, and Sampa Crew, honoring Brazilian Black culture.
Turma do Pagode drops Vol. 1 of “Turma Canta Zeca Pagodinho” with covers like “Ogum”. Tribute recorded at Zeca’s bar bridges samba generations.
Thiaguinho performs intimate ‘Banjo e Boné’ project at Vila JK in São Paulo on Jan 14 & 28 and Feb 4, featuring tracks from new album Bem Black.
Season 7 of Corrida das Blogueiras reaches its live final on January 13 at Vibra São Paulo, featuring Pedro Sampaio’s show, digital broadcast, and real-time voting.
GRAMMY-nominated global superstar The Kid LAROI drops his first full album in two years, BEFORE I FORGET, led by singles like A COLD PLAY with raw emotional depth.
Album drops Feb 20 featuring 27 tracks and unreleased remixes. The film hits IMAX theaters on the same day with restored 70s footage.
Samba star sings hits, recalls stories, and duets with grandson Noah in special edition of TV Brasil’s show this Friday (9), at 4 PM.
Dadai releases the single “Rios de Água Viva”, blending folk and world music in a song about overcoming challenges and inner rediscovery.
BOMBAR brings Álvaro Réu, O Poeta, and a special summer schedule to Rio Vermelho. Check out the full program featuring samba, pagode, and the Bonfim after-party.
KVSH and Ouro Preto Orchestra release a new single on January 16. The track fuses electronic and classical music, inspired by Bach.
Breno & Bernardo record the DVD “B&Bendo Por Aí” in Guarapari with sold-out tickets and guests like César Menotti & Fabiano and Murilo Huff.
Maranhão trio Efeito Túnel releases self-titled album with nine unreleased tracks. The work blends samba, rock, and instrumental music after four years.
Dilsinho presents “Pagode do Diferentão” in Belo Horizonte on January 31, 2026. The show features a 360º stage and lasts over three hours.
“Em Cenas” is Nicolas Krassik’s new project blending an album and an audiovisual show. Digital release on January 14, featuring leading forró musicians.
João Fênix performs “Mapa de Tempo” at Blue Note Rio on January 22 at 8 p.m., featuring special guest Jaime Alem.
“Loco Contigo” by DENNIS, Beéle and L7NNON lands on platforms this Thursday (08) at 9 PM, bringing Brazil and Colombia together.
The second “Navio da Boiadeira” ended on Jan 8 after sailing Jan 5–8 on MSC Preziosa, stopping in Santos, Búzios and Angra dos Reis.
Bárbara Bandeira drops “Marcha” on Jan 9, the first track from the “Lusa: Act II” EP, deepening her Portuguese roots in a four-act project.
Ana Castela’s themed cruise packed the MSC Preziosa from Jan 5–8, bringing two headlining shows and a varied Brazilian line-up at sea.
Uruguayan musician Pablo Vares plays an intimate instrumental set with flamenco guitar and handpan on Jan 9, 8pm, at Casa com a Música in Lapa.
Os Pagodes Que A Gente Gosta lands at Portela’s venue on Jan 17, with a Vol. 3 live recording and guests like Mumuzinho.
A double single with “The Girl from Ipanema” and “Nel Blu Dipinto di Blu (Voando)” arrives Jan 9, ahead of the “Jobim-Modugno” album on Jan 23.
Farias signs with Warner Music Brasil and records his first solo audiovisual project on 01/08 in Barra da Tijuca, unveiling a new repertoire.
Thiago Martins ends 2025 after 30+ December shows and starts 2026 with a packed schedule, Noronha gigs and the final Quintal do TG block.
Jazz no Sobrado da Cidade launches its 5th season on January 10, nearing 200 shows with jazz, bossa nova and Brazilian music in Rio’s Historic Center.
In São Paulo, Ovy Ayvu offers free professional support for original artists through Ovy Sessions, handling recording, visuals and distribution.
L’Oréal Paris returns to Anitta’s Ensaios with Elseve Liso dos Sonhos and Solar Expertise Efeito Make-Up activations across 10 cities.
After record-breaking 2025 numbers, Lauana Prado confirms new RAIZ releases and enters 2026 as one of Brazil’s leading music acts.