Featuring 20+ groundbreaking artists from Rio’s resurgent music scene, intent on bringing an avant-garde edge to bossa nova, samba, jazz and funk.

With over 20 million albums sold worldwide and a Grammy® win for Best World Music Album, Gipsy Kings bring their globally lauded legacy to Historia. Inspired by childhood memories of family gatherings and community celebrations, Historia captures the timeless spirit, energy and passion that has defined their sound for decades. Historia is a vibrant journey through the rich rhythms and soulful melodies of Gipsy culture. Blending flamenco guitars, joyful choruses, and lively dance rhythms, the album celebrates music, tradition, and togetherness.

On that evening in Paris, the mikes were on – to conclude a partnership between the Arte Flamenco Festival and Scala Music – but above all, they were awaiting ‘elevation’, the “duende” (a heightened state of expression or emotion) which played its part in the jam-packed auditorium. Rafael Riqueni performed his entire body of work, spanning almost forty years of composition, presented chronologically.

"Todo Samba" is a studio album by the Brazilian singer, guitarist, and composer Sérgio Santos, released on May 15, 2026, through the independent label Biscoito Fino. The project is a collaborative celebration of traditional Brazilian samba, prominently featuring the creative clarinet improvisations of maestro Nailor Proveta.

“Hermeto Universal” was born from a deep admiration for the work of Hermeto Pascoal and from the desire to celebrate his music without borders. This is the album cover of the record that Laurent Coulondre and I produced alongside Michael League and Ruy Adrian López Nussa — a true alchemy between musicians from different countries, showing that Hermeto’s sound is truly Universal.

Le Grand Tango is a seminal 1982 composition by Argentine master Astor Piazzolla, which has been newly arranged and recorded by the Quinteto Astor Piazzolla on their official 2026 self-titled album, Le Grand Tango.

A year after “Live in NYC” (2025), the album that won a Latin Grammy in the Best Latin Jazz/Jazz Album category, the Hamilton de Holanda Trio is releasing another album on 20 May, “Nova”.

Airto Moreira and Flora Purim, the legendary King and Queen of Brazilian Jazz, have captivated audiences for over six decades with their vibrant albums and exhilarating live performances. With a dedicated global fan base including the UK’s jazz funk and jazz dance scene to Japan’s concert halls, the power couple continues to make waves in the industry – Flora’s ‘If You Will’ (2022) album was even nominated for a Grammy!

Shika Shika presents Huaynos Floridos, the third album by Argentine artist, researcher, and educator Gregorio Quirós. In this new work, Quirós delves into huayno as an expanding field, exploring its possibilities through an instrumentation that overflows the boundaries of the Andes. Colombian chonta marimbas, Mexican jaranas, Argentine percussion and bass drums, along with other Latin American instruments, shape a sonic palette that travels the continent from north to south, proposing a renewed, bold, and contemporary timbre.

Compiled by Argentinian Djs and producers Ric Piccolo and Ariel Harari, Danza Secreta: Lost and Hidden Grooves From Argentina (1970-1980) is an emotional archive made up of music that never belonged to a single, unified scene, but shared a common spirit: a desire to experiment, to make people dance, to break away from dominant genres.

Long before bossa nova found it's way into the American ear, Lonnie Sattin was already there. Recorded in Brazil with it's master musicians and shaped by Sattin's unmatched versatility, this album captures a moment when worlds collide, revealing an artist whose vision, curiosity, and voice were always a few steps ahead of their time.

Seu Jorge is ready to present to the world the most ambitious project of his international career. After 16 years in the making, “The Other Side” finally arrives on streaming platforms in May. A departure from the soul and samba that defined his solo career, the new album is a sophisticated orchestral celebration of Brazilian music, moving between jazz and bossa nova.

Join guitar master Artyom Dervoed on a musical journey featuring the timeless works of Astor Piazzolla and Cacho Tirao, brilliantly reimagined for guitar and orchestra. This monumental recording showcases the unparalleled talent of one of today’s greatest guitar players. Be among the first to experience world-premiere recordings of new transcriptions, including “Suite del Angel”, “Histoire du Tango”, and the iconic “Libertango”. Immerse yourself in the passion and rhythm of tango as you embark on this unforgettable musical adventure with Artyom Dervoed.

Astor Piazzolla (1921–1992) revolutionized traditional tango by creating Tango Nuevo, a genre that fused traditional Argentine sounds with elements of jazz, classical music, and even rock. His compositions shifted tango from the dance halls to the concert stage, emphasizing intricate harmonies and intense emotion. While the album is a 2026 compilation, it consists of original recordings where Piazzolla plays his signature instrument, the bandoneón. These tracks are digitally remastered to take advantage of Qobuz's Hi-Res audio formats. The distinct, breathy, and percussive sound of the lead instrument is Piazzolla himself. Most of these recordings feature his famous Quinteto Tango Nuevo, including legendary collaborators like Fernando Suárez Paz (violin) and Pablo Ziegler (piano).

The Putumayo Discovery series continues with the digital album, Fiesta Latina, featuring 10 upbeat tracks by artists who celebrate the diverse and rich music of Latin America.