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The troubadour will travel but they always have roots. Brazilian song-crafter João Selva may have ended up in Lyon but those formative years in Ipanema and Rio is at the…

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News/Track/Video: Brazilian song-crafter João Selva announces new album ‘Passarinho’ with its soulful title track

December 10, 2022
John Parry

Born in Ipanema, schooled in bossa nova and steeped in Capoeira’s heady blend of martial arts, dance and traditional song, João Selva draws from some rich cultural credentials in his…

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Album review: Joao Selva – ‘Navegar’: Latin optimism with endless energy

April 7, 2021
John Parry

WELL it looks like the summer vibes may need a little boost this year, so here’s a release that’s set to heat things up. Brazilian troubadour Joao Selva, now based…

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