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Brazil Supreme Court judge says Lula deserves retrial – Reuters

Posted on August 28, 2019 by agogo22

BRASILIA (Reuters) – A Brazilian Supreme Court justice believes jailed ex-President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva deserves a retrial after leaked social media conversations appeared to show the judge hearing Brazil’s largest-ever corruption case collaborated with prosecutors. FILE PHOTO: Judge … Continue reading →

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Maracatu Mar Aberto | Great Heart Fest 2013

Posted on August 2, 2019 by agogo22

Humble Empire Published on 19 Jul 2013 from day 3 of the 2013 Live in Bellwoods Great Heart Festival presented with Young Lions Music Club

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Disease Is Soaring in Brazil. So Why Isn’t Bolsonaro Taking It Seriously?

Posted on July 15, 2019 by agogo22

Hundreds have died of dengue this year, and scientists predict it’s only going to get worse.   Authorities in Brazil have reported an explosion in the number of cases of dengue fever as increasingly extreme weather patterns fuel the spread … Continue reading →

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A Salute to João Gilberto | Sounds and Colours

Posted on July 10, 2019 by agogo22

As you may well have already read, Brazilian icon João Gilberto died on 6th July, aged 88, in Rio de Janeiro. The word ‘legend’ often gets thrown around far too much, but in Gilberto’s case this was undeniable. His way … Continue reading →

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100 years of Brazilian animation in 100 seconds – Annecy Festival

Posted on July 10, 2019 by agogo22

Be Brasil Published on 6 Jun 2018 Brazilian animation is going through the best phase of its 100-year history. It has gained international visibility over the past decade. Animated films have been nominated to the Oscars and have won the … Continue reading →

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congada São Benedito

Posted on July 10, 2019 by agogo22

carla domingues Published on 8 May 2014 Congada Festa de São Benedito-Aparecida

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‘Father of bossa nova’ João Gilberto dies aged 88 – BBC News

Posted on July 7, 2019 by agogo22

Influential Brazilian musician João Gilberto has died aged 88. The singer and composer was known best as a pioneer of the bossa nova genre, which found international popularity in the 1960s. Reports say Gilberto died at home in Rio de … Continue reading →

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Manchester Day Parade 2019 – Another Take

Posted on June 26, 2019 by agogo22

Manchester School of Samba on parade at Manchester Day 2019 [briefly from 18:32]!

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Manchester Day Parade 2019: En Route

Posted on June 24, 2019 by agogo22

The folks seen briefly at 16:35 onwards, in red and gold colours, and yellow feathers, are us (Manchester School of Samba) taking part in the 10 iteration of Manchester Day‘s Parade yesterday!

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Brazil’s Geography Problem

Posted on June 1, 2019 by agogo22

 

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