João Gomes attempts in vain to mix forró with trap in 'Trapzeiro', EP with five tracks taken from a mega-show in Rio
João Gomes launches the EP 'Trapzeiro' but struggles to successfully blend forró with trap music.
Musicians hold benefit show in Boa Vista for singer undergoing health treatment in Ceará
A group of musicians in Roraima is hosting a benefit concert to support local singer RaySom, who is undergoing treatment for a tumor in Fortaleza.
VIDEO: Forró Singer Turns Traffic Jam into Improvised Show on MG Highway
Brazilian forró singer Guilherme Silva entertained fellow travelers with an impromptu performance during a traffic jam on BR-040 in Minas Gerais.
São João de Caruaru 2026 honors women who marked local culture; see who they are
The São João de Caruaru 2026 festival will honor four women who have significantly influenced local culture in Pernambuco, Brazil.
ExpoRajada 2026 will feature shows by Mastruz com Leite and Sirano e Sirino
ExpoRajada 2026 will take place from April 14 to 19 in Rajada, Brazil, featuring musical performances and a traditional livestock exhibition.
'Everyone is very shaken,' says friend of forró singer found dead in Neópolis
Friends of forró singer Willame Vaqueiro, who was found dead in Neópolis, express their shock and call for answers from the authorities as the investigation unfolds.
Smoke Squadron, fair, forró, procession and more: check out photos and videos from the 171st anniversary of Aracaju
The city of Aracaju celebrated its 171st anniversary with a variety of events centered in the city center.
Singer who was missing is found dead in Neópolis
The forró singer Willame Vaqueiro, aged 39, was found dead in Neópolis, Brazil, after being reported missing for a day.
Forrozão 2026 will have Calcinha Preta, Heitor Costa, Fogo na Saia, and more
The Forrozão 2026 festival will take place in Aracaju, Brazil, featuring nine confirmed artists including Calcinha Preta and Heitor Costa.
Detonautas, Tony Salles, forró, cinema and more: check out the cultural agenda of g1 Sergipe
The g1 SE has listed the main events happening in Sergipe between March 13 and 15, including concerts and activities celebrating local culture.
Francis Hime plays piano and sings with Pedro Miranda on the first album by the Carioca collective Forró da Gávea
Francis Hime collaborates with Pedro Miranda on the debut album of the Forró da Gávea collective, celebrating traditional forró music with modern influences.
Voice of LGBTQIA+ forró, Getúlio Abelha releases 'The Grave' upon completing 'Autopsy'
Getúlio Abelha, a prominent voice in the LGBTQIA+ forró scene, is set to release the complete edition of his album 'Autopsy', titled 'Autopsy+', on March 12, which includes five new songs alongside previous works.
Forró singer suffers car accident on the road while traveling to Fortaleza
Forró singer Aduílio Mendes and his wife were involved in a car accident but escaped with minor injuries while traveling to Fortaleza.
Applications for theater, guitar, and forró courses with a monthly fee of R$ 35 are open in Teresina; see how to apply
Teresina is offering affordable courses in theater, guitar, and forró, aimed at children, youth, and adults, with monthly fees set at R$ 35.
Nattan arrives at Afonso Pena and stirs up the carnival in BH
Brazilian singer Nattan performed at the Afonso Pena Avenue in Belo Horizonte during the carnival festivities.
VIDEOS: boy fell in love with the accordion at age 5 and imitated Gonzagão with a school backpack
A 12-year-old boy named Luiz Miguel from Arapiraca, Brazil, has garnered attention for his accordion skills and passion for forró music since he began his journey at the age of five.
Pablo, João Gomes, Mestrinho, Rey Vaqueiro, and Mastruz com Leite are the first confirmed attractions for São João de Cruz das Almas
The city of Cruz das Almas, Brazil, has announced its first confirmed artists for the upcoming São João festival, scheduled for June 2026.
Carnival in Tocantins: See the schedule of shows across the state
The Carnival in Tocantins offers a diverse program of shows across the state, featuring genres like forró, sertanejo, axé, and gospel, starting from February 12.
'Carafolia': TchakaBum, Mc Don Juan and forró bands are attractions of the carnival in Caracaraí
The Carafolia carnival in Caracaraí will feature performances by Tchakabum, MC Don Juan, and several forró bands from February 14 to 17.
Carnival 2026 in Palmas will feature national and regional attractions at Praça dos Girassóis; check the programming
The 2026 Carnival in Palmas, Brazil, will take place from February 13 to 15, featuring national and regional attractions, including the band Limão com Mel and various artists in genres like sertanejo, forró, and pagode.
Joyce Alane participates for the first time in the carnival previews in Maceió and says: 'I didn't think twice'
Singer Joyce Alane joins the carnival previews in Maceió, showcasing a mix of brega, forró, and regional styles at the Rasgando o Couro Rock Maracatu bloc.
João Gomes and Falamansa confirm show in Juiz de Fora in April
The 'São João de Fora' festival will take place in Juiz de Fora on April 18, featuring João Gomes and forró group Falamansa as key attractions.
With João Gomes, Ne-Yo, Anitta, Ivete, Nattan, and Alok, the carnival in Olinda and Recife offers parties beyond frevo; check it out
The carnival in Olinda and Recife features a variety of musical styles including piseiro, forró, funk, pop, and electronic music with performances by artists like Ne-Yo, Anitta, and João Gomes.
Tomáš Forró: Nothing Worked in Venezuela. Now Chaos Could Be Even Greater
War reporter Tomáš Forró warns that the potential fallout from Nicholas Maduro's kidnapping could lead to increased chaos and civil war in Venezuela, and that a U.S. invasion would mirror Vietnam’s failures.
In Venezuela, chaos reigns, and it is a war of all against all, the regime is intertwined with the cartels, describes Forró
The article discusses the current chaotic situation in Venezuela, where a pervasive conflict exists among various factions and the government's close ties to drug cartels are emphasized.
Tomáš Forró: Venezuela – From Oil Power to Decline
The excerpt from Tomáš Forró's book discusses how Venezuela, under Hugo Chávez's rule since 1999, faced the repetition and exacerbation of past failures that led to widespread poverty despite a brief period of wealth in the mid-2000s.