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Things you should know about…Samba Dancing

Posted on December 18, 2018 by agogo22

It is widely thought that the Samba dance originated in Bahia, where enslaved Africans would gather after long days of labour to perform their religious rituals of Candomblé, Capoeira and Samba dancing in a circle (Samba de Roda). With the … Continue reading →

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Bateria Mangueira – Batidas de tarol/caixa explicada por mestre Wesley

Posted on November 29, 2018 by agogo22

O mestre de bateria da Mangueira, Wesley, mostra as levadas de tarol da Escola.

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Bateria Mangueira – Batidas de tarol/caixa explicada por mestre Wesley

Posted on November 26, 2018 by agogo22

O mestre de bateria da Mangueira, Wesley, mostra as levadas de tarol da Escola.

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“Way of Giants” – “Caminho dos Gigantes”

Posted on November 26, 2018 by agogo22

Directed, Produced and Written by ALOIS DI LEO In a forest of gigantic trees, Oquirá a six year old indigenous girl, will challenge her destiny and learn to understand the cycle of life […]

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The world record holding Street Artist (Eduardo Kobra)

Posted on November 13, 2018 by agogo22
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An Immersive New Exhibition by OSGEMEOS Combines Street and Folk Art

Posted on October 31, 2018 by agogo22

After almost three months of working on-site at the Mattress Factory, OSGEMEOS (previously) revealed Lyrical, one of their most intimate and complex presentations to date. The exhibition includes a vast array of the Brazilian twins’ work, including paintings, sculptures, murals, in situ interventions, audio elements, … Continue reading →

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Ensaio Técnico Imperatriz do Forte 2018

Posted on October 26, 2018 by agogo22

Melhores momentos do ensaio técnico (Best bits of the Technical Rehearsal 2018)

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Mocidade 1990 – Vira Virou, a Mocidade Chegou

Posted on October 18, 2018 by agogo22
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Mocidade’s caixa pattern

Posted on October 5, 2018 by agogo22
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I Just Visited Lula, the World’s Most Prominent Political Prisoner. A “Soft Coup” in Brazil’s Election Will Have Global Consequences.

Posted on October 2, 2018 by agogo22

As the fifth most populous country, what happens in Brazil matters. The current election reflects dynamics that are globally relevant and historically familiar. PRISONS ARE REMINISCENT of Tolstoy’s famous observation about unhappy families: Each “is unhappy in its own way,” though … Continue reading →

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