Promote your Bossa Nova music to Rio de Janeiro's industry tastemakers

While authenticity is valued, singing in Portuguese isn't strictly necessary. Many Rio curators appreciate artists who respect the tradition while bringing their own perspective. That said, proper pronunciation in Portuguese-language tracks will be noted positively. Some artists successfully blend Portuguese and English or other languages in their compositions, honoring the tradition while making it accessible to wider audiences.

Rio's Bossa Nova scene appreciates both traditional approaches and thoughtful innovation. Curators value artists who understand the fundamental elements (subtle percussion, distinctive guitar patterns, sophisticated harmonies) while bringing fresh perspectives. The key is demonstrating knowledge of the genre's roots in your composition and production choices, whether you're creating pure Bossa Nova or incorporating contemporary influences.

Authentic Bossa Nova production emphasizes space, restraint, and acoustic warmth. Rio curators typically look for clean, uncompressed recordings that capture the intimacy of the genre. Key elements include the distinctive nylon-string guitar batida (beat) pioneered by João Gilberto, subtle percussion that doesn't overpower vocals, and naturalistic vocal delivery. Avoid heavy processing and prioritize capturing the organic interplay between instruments.

Absolutely. Rio's Bossa Nova community has a long history of embracing international artists who approach the genre with respect and understanding. Since the 1960s collaboration between Stan Getz and Brazilian musicians, there's been appreciation for cross-cultural Bossa Nova expressions. International artists who demonstrate genuine connection to the genre's melodic sophistication, harmonic complexity, and rhythmic subtlety can find receptive audiences among Rio's curators.

The curators & pros on Groover are carefully selected music enthusiasts screened by the Groover Team for their ability to curate and discover talented new artists.

We review their application based on:

• Their degree of influence (globally, or within their niche)

• The quality of the content they produce

• The artists they support and their editorial line

Curators on Groover fall into three main categories, depending on what you’re looking for. You’ll gain access to the full list of curators and pros once you’ve started your campaign and added details about your track. From there, you can refine your search using filters like music genres, curator types, and countries.

• Visibility Curators: Media outlets, blogs, radio stations and shows, playlisters, and YouTube/Twitch channels. If they like your track, they’ll share it with their audience, helping you reach new listeners.

• Partners: Record labels, bookers, managers, sync supervisors, and publishers looking for their next big discovery—the artists they want to work with and represent. If you’re looking to build your network, these are the ones to reach out to.

• Advice: Managers, coaches, mentors, and other industry professionals selected for their ability to offer valuable feedback on your production, career, or overall project. If you’re sending a demo and want detailed advice, these are the people to connect with.

All record labels and pros on Groover are passionate about discovering new talent. They’ve been carefully selected based on the opportunities they can provide. Each curator and pro is independent and specializes in different music genres.

Yes! As long as you have a YouTube, SoundCloud, or Audiomack link for your track (it can be unlisted or private), you can use Groover!

You can send tracks on Groover that…

• are unfinished

• are unreleased

• will be released in the near future

• have already been released (even tracks from your back catalog)

There are record labels & pros for every level of development and any style of music on Groover.

Yes, Groover is a paid service. This is what allows us to secure the feedback you receive from the music curators and pros you've chosen, which is our #1 mission. 



Here's an overview of our fair and transparent pricing:

Grooviz are virtual credits on Groover. In order to send your track to the curators & pros of your choice on the Groover platform, you will need to purchase Grooviz.

• 1 Grooviz costs €1, all taxes included (~ $1.07 USD)

• Sending a track to 1 curator/pro will cost you 2 Grooviz. In rare cases, it will cost more (usually 4 or 6 Grooviz) to contact a curator/pro if they are one of our top curators.

• You can buy attractive packs (discounts of up to 24%!) to save money on your campaigns.

Your credits will be refunded and you’ll be able to contact any other curator on the platform.