Tag Archives: Brasil

Counting Down to Carnival

The clock is ticking down to Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro, the city’s first really big celebration since the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic games. Rio de Janeiro is the most famous and the largest of Brazil’s carnival celebrations. In Rio … Continue reading

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Brazil races against time to save drought-hit city, dying crops | Reuters

Source: Brazil races against time to save drought-hit city, dying crops | Reuters

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Thalia Santos – Carreteiro do Tamborim

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Salgueiro 2017 – Pista – Ensaio técnico

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Regional leaders console Brazil’s ex-President Lula – BBC News

The wife of Brazil’s former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is pronounced brain-dead. Source: Regional leaders console Brazil’s ex-President Lula – BBC News

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History of Samba and its African roots

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Carnaval 2016 Brazil Rio de Janeiro Cidade do Samba

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Brazil’s quilombos face eucalyptus giant in land war | Brazil | Al Jazeera

Source: Brazil’s quilombos face eucalyptus giant in land war | Brazil | Al Jazeera

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Brazil: Clashes as Senate approves 20-year austerity plan – BBC News

The Brazilian Senate freezes public spending for the next 20 years, prompting angry protests. Source: Brazil: Clashes as Senate approves 20-year austerity plan – BBC News

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Samba School Dancers – ‘Carnaval Paulista’ — Edge of Humanity Magazine

Photographer Samy St Clair is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. These photographs are from her project ‘Carnival‘. To see Samy’s body of work click on any image. See also: Street By Samy St Clair Back to … Continue reading

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