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Brazilian Funk Continues Innovating Methods For Getting Your Shit Rocked

Boy in a pedal car. Driving his pedal car on the pavement outside his house.

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A Playlist Of Ear-Splitting Brazilian Funk Ideal For A Long Drive

Image from the music video of Halc DJ's "Tamborzada do Submundo."

Halc DJ’s Brazilian Funk Album Fights A Righteous War Against The Algorithms

Still image of MC Ktrine and DJ Saze from the music video for "Bonde da Ó."

MC Ktrine’s Rapping Is A Gift To Brazilian Funk

The artist Brunderr (L) performs during the filming of a music video at the Baile Funk of the Heliopolis favela in the south of Sao Paulo, Brazil, on April 20, 2024. Born in the impoverished favelas, Rio de Janeiro funk music has emerged as a global phenomenon, embraced by superstars like Anitta and Beyonce and starring in museum shows, though it still faces stigma in Brazil.

A Washed American’s Guide To The Boundless Underworld Of Brazilian Funk

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