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Brasilia — unescopostcardsblog
Brief description Brasilia, a capital created in the centre of the country in 1956, was a landmark in the history of town planning. Urban planner Lucio Costa and architect Oscar Niemeyer intended that every element – from the layout of … Continue reading
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Brazil Announces Exhibition Theme for 2016 Venice Biennale — Archy Naija
Responding to curator Alejandro Aravena’s theme “Reporting from the front,” the Fundação Bienal de São Paulo has selected Washington Fajardo to present an exhibition titled “JUNTOS.” The project for the Brazilian pavilion will highlight stories of people who have fought … Continue reading
5 of Rio’s Top Carnival Samba Schools – Meerkat Travel Gang
As we had plenty to say about the city of Rio during Carnival, we thought it only smart to divvy up the samba school parade into it’s own post because we have way too many photos to share. We had … Continue reading
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Brazil Is Engulfed by Ruling Class Corruption — and a Dangerous Subversion of Democracy
Western media are depicting street protests as a noble populist uprising. The facts are much more complicated. Source: Brazil Is Engulfed by Ruling Class Corruption — and a Dangerous Subversion of Democracy
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Samba de Viola
Samba de Viola from Playing For Change on Vimeo.
MSS play Acoustic Amnesty!
We are playing this next week (despite the fact they can’t get our name right)!
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Tagged Amnesty International, Art, Brazil, brazilian style, Culture, dance, drum, fundraiser, Manchester, MSS, samba, Urban
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A rather excellent resource…
A Vic Firth Lesson Series with Scott Kettner from his book, “MARACATU FOR DRUMSET AND PERCUSSION,” available through Hal Leonard Publications. ENTER TO WIN an autographed copy of Scott’s book, American Classic® 5A drumsticks, and Vic Firth High-Fidelity Earplugs! Click … Continue reading
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Tagged Brasil, Brazil, brazilian style, Carnaval, Choreography, drum, Urban
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Manchester Day Parade 2013
We have been busy preparing for the biggest parade of the year here in my home city of Manchester, The Manchester Day Parade. Modelled on American and Irish events it aims to celebrate the communities, diversity and creativity of the … Continue reading
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Tagged animation, Art, Brazil, brazilian style, Carnaval, Choreography, construction, costumes, creatives, Culture, dance, Manchester Day Parade, samba, Urban, Walk The Plank
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Unidos de Vila Isabel campeã do Carnival do Rio 2013/Vila Isabel Carnival Champions 2013
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Debilitating drought devastates Brazil – Features – Al Jazeera English/Worst drought in 50 years in the Northeast of Brazil – Deep Brazil
Serrita, Brazil – Djalma Sedrim worked his entire life to build up his cattle ranch and livelihood, only to see the worst drought in a half century dry it all up in a matter of months. The 75-year-old rancher had … Continue reading
