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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Who is MC Negão Original, funk artist targeted by arrest warrant in operation against digital scams in SP

MC Negão Original, a Brazilian funk artist, is one of the targets of a temporary arrest warrant in São Paulo linked to a police operation against a criminal organization involved in digital scams and money laundering.

Feb 24 • 21:17 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

MC Livinho announces indefinite break: 'Time to take a break'

Brazilian funk artist MC Livinho has announced an indefinite hiatus from his music career, claiming 2026 will be his final year of performances.

Feb 23 • 20:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pedro Sampaio brings funk, pop, and electronic music to revelers in Ibirapuera this Sunday

DJ and producer Pedro Sampaio performed a blend of music genres for fans at Parc do Ibirapuera in São Paulo during a post-Carnival block party.

Feb 22 • 18:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

From the working-class neighborhoods of Porto Alegre to being Brazil's most listened artist: MC Meno K dominates the music charts

MC Meno K, a 19-year-old funk musician from Porto Alegre, has recently become the most listened artist in Brazil, topping Spotify's charts with three of his hits.

Feb 22 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police are received with gunfire during operation in Morro São Bento after Carnival party

The Military Police in Brazil encountered gunfire while executing a drug trafficking operation in Morro São Bento, Santos, after a Carnival funk party.

Feb 20 • 15:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rapper Afro-X goes from funk to ijexá on the album 'The street and the stage' featuring Seu Jorge, Sampa Crew, and Rappin' Hood

Brazilian rapper Afro-X is set to release his album 'A rua é o palco,' featuring collaborations with Seu Jorge, Sampa Crew, and Rappin' Hood, while celebrating his long career.

Feb 19 • 15:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Phenomenon of brega funk, Dadá Boladão performs at the carnival in Goiana for ten people; VIDEO

A carnival show by brega funk artist Dadá Boladão in Goiana, Brazil, attracted only a small crowd of around ten people, leading to viral reactions on social media.

Feb 19 • 14:57 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Henrik Ehte: We want to reach the Grammys and every corner of Estonia with Funk Embassy

Henrik Ehte discusses the ten-year journey of the Estonian Funk Embassy, highlighting its achievements, challenges, and aspirations to achieve international recognition.

Feb 19 • 13:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Anderson Neiff has his microphone turned off during a carnival show in Olinda and speaks out: 'I felt humiliated'; VIDEO

Singer Anderson Neiff expressed his feelings of humiliation after his microphone was turned off during a performance at a carnival event in Olinda.

Feb 18 • 18:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tan Bronze, Truck of Desire, Funk You and other blocks animate revelers this carnival Tuesday in BH

Belo Horizonte's carnival festivities on Tuesday featured lively performances from various street blocks, including Juventude Bronzeada, Truck do Desejo, and Funk You!

Feb 17 • 12:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Baianeiros, Bronze Youth, Truck of Desire, Funk You, Bartucada and more: see the guide to the carnival blocks this Tuesday in BH

The official last day of Carnival in Belo Horizonte features a variety of vibrant street parties throughout the city.

Feb 17 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival Monday features Beatles, Mamonas, and funk in Rio; PHOTOS

Carnival Monday in Rio de Janeiro kicked off with energetic street celebrations featuring music from The Beatles and Mamonas Assassinas, among others.

Feb 16 • 14:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival with funk, pop, and trap? Understand how this festival has adapted to the university audience in Sorocaba

The Bloco da Coruja in Sorocaba showcases how Carnival is evolving to include diverse musical genres to appeal to university students.

Feb 16 • 10:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Kevinho performs on the third night of carnival in Boa Vista; check the schedule

Brazilian funk artist Kevinho is set to perform at the carnival in Boa Vista, showcasing his hit songs in a free concert.

Feb 16 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Anderson Neiff flies over the audience and surprises fans by arriving on a zip line at the carnival in Recife; VIDEO

Singer Anderson Neiff astonished carnival-goers in Recife by making a dramatic entrance on a zip line during his show.

Feb 15 • 15:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Treacherous Nights': Catholic Hymn Becomes 'Soundtrack' to Chaos at Brega Funk Show During Carnival Block; VIDEO

A Catholic hymn was sung amidst chaos at a brega funk show during Carnival festivities in Recife, where police intervened as violence erupted.

Feb 14 • 22:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Golden Series: 2nd night has various tributes to women, as well as funk, landscaping, and umbanda in samba

The 2nd night of the Golden Series, the main access division of Rio de Janeiro's carnival, features tributes to women and performances from renowned samba schools.

Feb 14 • 03:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Papatinho continues the party with EP that brings funk to the streets featuring Anitta, Jason Derulo, Kevin O Chris, and L7nnon

Papatinho's new EP 'Baile do Papato vol 2' features collaborations with prominent artists and aims to blend contemporary Rio funk with global pop music.

Feb 13 • 22:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

From bricklayer's helper to Spotify leader: DJ Japa NK tops the charts and amps up funk for pre-carnival

DJ Japa NK has become a leading figure in Brazil's pre-carnival music scene, with five songs in the Spotify top fifteen, including his hit 'Posso Até Não te Dar Flores'.

Feb 12 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

MC Carol was robbed by men armed with rifles in RJ: 'They were very aggressive'

Brazilian funk singer MC Carol was assaulted by armed men while en route to a performance in Cabo Frio.

Feb 9 • 18:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Anitta balances between funk, samba, and reggae in trilingual album featuring Luedji Luna, Rincon Sapiência, and King

Anitta announces her eighth studio album 'Equilibrium', a trilingual project featuring various Brazilian musical styles.

Feb 8 • 23:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

First day of pre-carnival brings crowds to the streets of capitals, with rain, funk, and mega-blocks

The first day of Brazil's pre-carnival featured large crowds in the streets, diverse music styles, and the resilient spirit of revelers despite the rain.

Feb 8 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rebecca Wants to Enjoy Carnival with the Beat of Funk from the EP 'Rebeccagem'

Rebecca's new EP 'Rebeccagem' features five new tracks and aims to energize audiences for Carnival with her unique funk sound.

Feb 7 • 15:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bloco da Favorita draws a crowd to the sound of funk in downtown Rio: 'Funk saved my life,' says Pocah

The Bloco da Favorita attracted a large crowd in downtown Rio de Janeiro, where artist Pocah emphasized the cultural significance of funk music in her life.

Feb 7 • 13:32 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Bloco da Favorita kicks off the pre-Carnival weekend with funk in downtown Rio

The Bloco da Favorita started the pre-Carnival weekend in Rio de Janeiro, featuring a vibrant parade with funk music and drawing a large crowd.

Feb 7 • 12:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Papatinho reinterprets erotic clichés of funk with Anitta and Biel from Furduncinho

The single 'Joga a tabaca' by Papatinho featuring Anitta and DJ Biel showcases a blend of funk and pop, emphasizing themes of fun and freedom.

Feb 6 • 01:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Oruam changed his ankle monitor in December, and the replaced device had 'electronic damage' due to possible 'high impact', says Seap

Funk and trap singer Oruam, who changed his ankle monitor on December 9 due to defects, is now on the run after a new arrest warrant was issued following a judge's decision.

Feb 4 • 12:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

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.

Feb 4 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Oruam's ankle monitor has been deactivated since Sunday; singer is wanted

The electronic ankle monitor of the Brazilian funk and trap singer Oruam has been turned off since Sunday, making him a fugitive after a new arrest warrant was issued.

Feb 3 • 19:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Justice orders the arrest of Oruam again for violation of precautionary measures

Brazilian funk and trap singer Oruam has been ordered to be arrested again due to repeated violations of electronic monitoring measures, as ruled by Judge Tula Corrêa de Mello.

Feb 3 • 15:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

STJ revokes habeas corpus of Oruam for non-compliance with precautionary measures and maintains singer's imprisonment

The Superior Court of Justice revoked the habeas corpus for funk and trap singer Oruam, maintaining his imprisonment due to non-compliance with precautionary measures.

Feb 3 • 12:44 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Prosecutor requests that 12 policemen be tried for the death of 9 young people at a dance party in Paraisópolis

Six years after a police operation that left nine dead during a funk party in the Paraisópolis favela, the São Paulo Public Prosecutor's Office has requested that 12 military police officers be tried for their responsibility in the case.

Feb 2 • 17:14 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

The American Who Was 'Homeless' in Barcelona and Has Helped 3,500 People Off the Streets from Spain

Andrew Funk, a former homeless man in Barcelona, has dedicated himself to helping thousands of others find shelter and support.

Jan 3 • 21:45 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Film 'Funk YU' by Frank Dujmić can be watched for free on Vimeo until the end of the weekend

The documentary-fiction film 'Funk YU' by Frank Dujmić is available for free streaming on Vimeo until December 28, featuring a journey into the world of funk through interviews with enthusiasts in Croatia, Macedonia, and Serbia.

Dec 27 • 14:39 UTC

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