Grupo Corpo is probably Brazil’s most highly regarded modern dance company. They travel all over the world demonstrating their interpretations and unique choreography. This particular piece is a delightful number that is typical of their casual and whimsical dance style and upbeat and childlike mood. Grupo Corpo is based in...
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Two of Brazil’s most talented and treasured guitar players often pair up to play together. Armandinho plays the little mandolin-like instrument, called a Cavaquinho (kah-vah-keen-yo), a traditional folk instrument in Brazil, while Yamandu Costa plays the guitar. Together, they volley back and forth with jaw-dropping speed and...
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The citizens of Haiti are currently dealing with devastation and suffering that few of us can even imagine. Tuesday’s earthquake has reduced large parts of the the country’s capitol, Port Au Prince, to rubble and devastated their already poor infrastructure making the task of delivering aid extremely difficult.
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by Bernard James
“We were somewhere in that crowd. Marta Rocha was Miss Brazil. The Carnaval was not as fully organized as it is today.”
I was born in St.Louis in the Creole enclave called the Ville. My grandfather had been the honorary mayor of the Ville. My grandfather died before I was born. There were...
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Neither Rio de Janeiro nor Sao Paulo made the list of unfriendliest cities for foreigners, according to LowFares.com’s Caution While Traveling column. Amazing at is seems, these well-known Brazilian danger zones do not compare to Los Angeles, New York, London, Moscow, or a number of other unfriendly cities around the world.
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One of Brazil’s most exciting offerings is under the water. Diving and snorkeling in Brazil is among the most treasured activities for Brazilians and visitors alike and you’ll find opportunities to visit Brazil’s underwater world all over the coastline. Brazil’s diving locations are many and quite varied,...
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Planning a trip for real? Heading to South America? You’ll need some luggage that is strong and flexible, able to take beating but not look like a strongbox. You don’t, after all, want to call attention to yourself. You could buy luggage in Brazil, but I gotta warn you…there’s a lot of really crappy stuff...
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Many travelers come to Rio de Janeiro and never once set foot in the historical district. The beaches and attractions in the Zona Sul are so compelling that they overwhelm other agendas. That’s a shame, because the historical architecture, museums, churches, age-old bars, and coffee shops in the downtown area make up the city’s...
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Tirelessly watching over the craziness of Rio de Janeiro, the Cristo has stood since 1931 redeeming the city and its inhabitants from the top of Corcovado Mountain. The famous monument, called Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) was designed to celbrate the 100 years of Brazil’s independence from Portugal from 1822–1922....
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Wherever you go in Brazil, you’ll almost certainly run into the popular self-service style lunch experience, called comida a-quilo or food by the kilo. This is a cafeteria-style experience, but with a distinctly Brazilian accent. You start with a tray and a plate and load up as you pass along the many different meat, veggie and...
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