
To me, nothing speaks of summer more than Brazil. Maybe growing up in Argentina meant that summer was a time to visit Rio, Bahia, or the south of Brazil. Also, Brazilian music makes me think of a hot and humid summer night in downtown Buenos Aires (where I grew up) with the balcony doors wide open and my mom playing Gal Costa or Maria Bethânia in our home stereo. With that in mind, I wanted to welcome the summer season with a mix of Brazilian music that I encourage you to play at home with your windows wide open on a hot night in LA.
Originally published June 2025.