There’s scant evidence to suggest that Kevin Bowers timed the release of Nova, his album inspired by the music of Brazil, to coincide with the 2016 Olympics in Rio. But as the sports world turns its eyes to Brazil, it’s a good enough excuse to revisit the country’s vast and idiosyncratic contributions to the musical landscape.…
There’s scant evidence to suggest that Kevin Bowers timed the release of Nova, his album inspired by the music of Brazil, to coincide with the 2016 Olympics in Rio. But as the sports world turns its eyes to Brazil, it’s a good enough excuse to revisit the country’s vast and idiosyncratic contributions to the musical landscape.…