Bossa Nova
Everything published on Viyolens under Bossa Nova — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
The Best Jazz Guitars for the Money
Archtop, semi-hollow, solid-body or nylon-string — here's which jazz guitar actually suits the style you're chasing.
The Best Latin Music Artists to Know
You can read about clave patterns and Grammy categories all day, but genres only really click once you attach real names and voices to them.
Essential Latin Music Albums Explained
There's no official canon here, just genuinely landmark records - each one a proper entry point into a different corner of this music.
The History of Latin Music
This is a story of collision and reinvention, spanning oceans, empires and centuries - from colonial ports to New York dancehalls to the biggest stages on earth.
The Best Latin Music Songs Right Now
Ask ten people for a definitive essential-songs list and you'll get ten different answers. Here's a considered starting playlist instead, spanning decades.
A Beginner's Guide to Bossa Nova
What bossa nova actually is, in plain English — the sound, the story and the handful of names worth knowing before you dive in.
Latin Music Subgenres, Explained
Stop lumping it all together. These subgenres are built on completely different rhythms, instruments and histories. Here's a straight breakdown, no vague generalising.
Latin Music for Newcomers: Where to Start
Forget the homework. Six proven entry points into Latin music, no language or dancing required, so you can find what actually grabs you first.
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Bossa Nova
Bossa nova blends samba rhythm with jazz harmony for a relaxed, elegant style suited to acoustic and vocal-led arrangeme...
Jazz Guitar
A warm, articulate guitar category for comping, solos and expressive playing across jazz and related styles.
Latin Music
A broad category for Latin rhythms, songs and crossover styles shaped by dance and melody.
