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Brazil: outcry as religious extremists harass child seeking abortion

Posted on August 18, 2020 by agogo22

Ten-year-old girl was forced to fly more than 900 miles to north-eastern city of Recife for the procedure after being raped A man walks in front of a graffiti of pregnancy on an overpass in Recife, Brazil, 4 February 2016. … Continue reading →

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These women are playing for huge crowds who love them | WePresent

Posted on August 17, 2020 by agogo22

Samba music is one of Brazil’s national symbols, combining African rhythm and European melody in a way that mirrors the democracia racial that serves as the country’s keystone myth. But as nations evolve, so do their symbols, and Brazilian women … Continue reading →

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Brazil medics seek ICC probe of Bolsonaro gov’t COVID-19 response

Posted on August 6, 2020 by agogo22

Brazil’s president is being taken to court over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic. A coalition of health professionals wants the International Criminal Court to investigate Jair Bolsonaro’s government for crimes against humanity and genocide. Al Jazeera’s Monica Yanakiev reports … Continue reading →

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Tony Watt / Carlos Ferreira Agogo Duet.

Posted on July 28, 2020 by agogo22

Tony Watt, from Manchester School of Samba, plays Agogo with Carlos Ferreira from Melbourne Samba School at a workshop run by Carlos at the Dancehouse in Manchester, 24th May 2009.

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The shadow of genocide haunts Bolsonaro – 08/07/2020 – Opinion – Folha

Posted on July 8, 2020 by agogo22

The president has done his part of the promise to the indigenous   Conrado Hübner Mendes The political history of the 20th century bequeathed two words that express radical and absolute evil: fascism and genocide. In the index of political … Continue reading →

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Quarantine Sessions – Parabéns by Marcos Valle

Posted on June 30, 2020 by agogo22

Quarantine Session 5 // Marcos Valle – Parabéns I’m keeping these sessions ad free but if you would like to make a donation to Black Lives Matter that would be 🙏- they’re an amazing “global organization in the US, UK, … Continue reading →

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Capoeira from Brazil – a UNESCO intangible heritage impromptu performance(2020)

Posted on June 28, 2020 by agogo22

An impromptu performance by visiting Brazilians on the streets of Havana. Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance and music. It was created in Brazil mainly by descendants of African slaves with Brazilian native influences, probably … Continue reading →

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Hermeto Pascoal & Grupo – São Paulo – Bem Brasil (2003)

Posted on June 20, 2020 by agogo22

00:01 01 – Entrando Pelos Canos/O ovo 04:26 02 – Um pouquinho de tudo 15:11 03 – Porê porê 22:04 04 – Apresentação 23:24 05 – Irmãos Latinos Hermeto Pascoal – Maestral magic Itiberê Zwarg – Foundation André Marques – … Continue reading →

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Hermeto Pascoal | Depois do baile (Hermeto Pascoal) | Instrumental Sesc Brasil

Posted on June 20, 2020 by agogo22

Ao completar 80 anos em 2016, o alagoano salta e dança no palco como se fosse um menino. Multi-instrumentista, o mestre toca teclado, piano, flauta-baixo, escaleta, sanfona 8 baixos, porcos, chaleira, berrante e uma infinidade de instrumentos ao lado de … Continue reading →

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