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Zambi — Brick’s Picks
Elis Regina and the Zimbo Trio performing “Zambi” in Sao Paulo, Brazil in 1965. That’s Amilton Godoy on piano, Luís Chaves on bass and Rubinho Barsotti absolutely wailing on the drums. The tune is by Edu Lobo with lyrics by … Continue reading
Cities of Hope Mural Project. Manchester, England. 21st to 29th May 2016. 9 Artists + Guests. #7 Case Maclaim. — Frankie Beane
From the Cities of Hope website: The work of each of our artists is matched to a local grassroots organisation through which we raise awareness of and champion their work. Through a range of activities we aspire to raise a … Continue reading
TIMELINE: RIP Muhammed Ali: Today we mourn a man, a boxer and fighter for freedom who started as Cassius Clay born on January 17, in Louisville, Kentucky. 1954 and died on Friday June 03: 2016 of Parkinson’s – @AceNewsServices — Ace News Services
#AceNewsReport – June.04: MUHAMMAD Ali’s one-liners often packed as much punch as that famous right-hand…. Died Friday June.03: 2016 of Parkinson’s disease … God Bless .. Muhammad Ali: A Timeline Muhammad Ali 1942 — Born Cassius Clay on January 17, … Continue reading
WHY NORTHERN QUARTER IS THE COOLEST URBAN AREA ON EARTH — Manchester Observations
Okay, so admittedly I have not explored every inch of the globe’s urban landscape, but regardless of this I’ve decided that Northern Quarter is THE coolest patch. It is a place where hipsters reign. Yes, ‘mainstream’, preppiness is shunned, but … Continue reading
#Travel #500px : Brazil – Maranhão, Alcântara. by VanessaCurci by VanessaCurci #photography#IFTTT — TonyJCronin
Brazil – Maranhão, Alcântara. via 500px http://ift.tt/1qvxMhq via #Travel #500px : Brazil – Maranhão, Alcântara. by VanessaCurci by VanessaCurci #photography#IFTTT — TonyJCronin
Burgess on Translation
Translation is not a matter of words only: it is a matter of making intelligible a whole culture. — Anthony Burgess http://justinehouyaux.com/2016/05/16/burgess-on-translation/
Curitiba, the Most Livable City
Curitiba has a population of 2.5 million, and is the first Brazilian city to have delegated bus lanes as part of its integrated transport system. Buses The Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) system has four elements: Direct line buses, operating at … Continue reading
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Tagged Brazil, Culture, Curitiba, green exchange, green space, housing, Sustainability, transport, waste
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An Explosive New Mural and Paintings by Collin van der Sluijs | Colossal
From the smallest details expressed on canvas to the cracked facade of a multi-story building, Dutch artist Collin van der Sluijs is comfortable investigating what he refers to as “personal pleasures and struggles in daily life.” Working without sketches or … Continue reading
Love Your Streets
Uncommonly sunny weather today so thought I’d share some brief snaps I took in and around my beloved hometown of Manchester (and Salford) in north-west England. This here is a Worker Bee. Since the Industrial Revolution it has become one … Continue reading
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Tagged Culture, Life, Manchester, photography, Salford, street photography
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Impeachment of Brazil’s Dilma Rousseff is a setback for the whole country — New Internationalist
Increased political polarization has fueled the growth of the far right wing and repression of social movements, writes Sarah Roure. Source: Impeachment of Brazil’s Dilma Rousseff is a setback for the whole country — New Internationalist
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Tagged Brasil, Brazil, brazilian style, Culture, history, Politics, South America
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The story of cities #15: the rise and ruin of Rio de Janeiro’s first favela | Cities | The Guardian
Since it was first built by war veterans in 1897, Morro da Providência has become a complex symbol of poverty, violence and sentimentality, fetishised in popular culture. But where do the favelas fit into Brazil’s vision for the Olympic Games? … Continue reading
