Berimbau
Berimbau is a song by Brazilian guitarist Baden Powell . Its simple structure and basic seventh chords make it a good entry point into the world of Brazilian guitar music and bossa nova. The berimbau is a traditional Brazilian musical…
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Top10 Latin Jazz Standards
Bossa Nova founder Tom Jobim often used the chord progressions of American jazz standards in his compositions. After the wave of success of Bossa Nova in America, it was the other way around. Many jazz musicians wrote pieces with rhythms…
Por Una Cabeza | Carlos Gardel
Por Una Cabeza is a famous song by Argentine tango singer Carlos Gardel. Learn the melody on the guitar!
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Estudio in E-Minor | Tarrega
This Etude in Em by Francisco Tarrega is a great introduction to classical guitar music.
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A Paz | Gilberto Gil
Gilberto Gil has an amazing resume. In addition to his career as a musician, he also served as Minister of Culture in his home country of Brazil in the early 2000s. One of his most famous songs is “A Paz”, here it…