Monthly Archives: March 2014

Originally posted on André Épâré:
Ce bloco annuel reprend les traditions du nord-est du Brésil, plus particulièrement la région du Pernambuco et de Recife.  Cette région est connue pour avoir des traditions musicales carnavalesques bien spéciales, dont le frevo…

Originally posted on Hakuna Ma…Sasa:
I had a such a great luck this time in Brazil. I have always wanted to play maracatu with a band here in Recife for carnival, this has been my a little i reachable…

Originally posted on commonsensesblog:
Common Senses A series of events and discussions about ‘the Commons’ In a time of sociopolitical crisis and economic austerity we are witnessing a renewed interest in the idea of ‘the commons’. From physical spaces to…

Originally posted on The River Revista:
Rio native Jorge Ben Jor was discovered while singing covers in a bar called Beco das Garrafas by a producer who happened to be there one night.  He was a hit maker out of…

Originally posted on Dreadfully Square Spaces:
On Wednesday I went to Victoria station to document a night shift. I went along with someone else on my masters course, feeling a little bit like Louis Theroux armed with audio recorders and…

Junio Barreto – Setembro: An infectious explosion of Brazilian colours. Lovely animated music video.