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Sergio Mendes Celebrates Six Decades of Music with New Album
A common thread runs through the incredibly diverse tapestry of music that producer, composer, keyboardist, and vocalist Sergio Mendes has created over his remarkable six-decade career: the spirit of joy. From his pioneering contributions to the foundations of bossa nova alongside names like Antonio Carlos Jobim, through the era-defining latin-pop sound of his iconic group…
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Clélia Iruzun – Solo Piano Recital
Clélia Iruzun will pay tribute to Alberto Nepomuceno in a concert to be held on March 7, 2020, at Opera America, New York. With her unique combination of a vibrant Brazilian spirit and deep musicality, London-based pianist Clélia Iruzun has become one of the most exciting musicians to emerge on the international concert scene in…
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For Rodrigo Teaser, Michael is more alive than ever
Rodrigo Teaser started impersonating Michael Jackson at the age of nine, participating in children’s TV shows and artistic competitions. Rodrigo Teaser was invited to perform for Michael Jackson at the “30 Years of Magic” party that took place in New York, gathering Michael impersonators from Latin America. In Brazil, Teaser had already shared the stage…
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Sur Moderno
“Sur moderno: Journeys of Abstraction – The Patricia Phelps de Cisneros Gift” is primarily composed of paintings, sculptures, and works on paper donated to the Museum by the Patricia Phelps de Cisneros Collection. This extraordinarily comprehensive collection provides the foundation for a journey through the history of abstract and concrete art in South America in…
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Combating Learning Poverty
Although Brazil has recorded declining rates of learning poverty over the last 10 years, largely due to its efforts in elementary education, it still faces a rate of 48%. This means that 48% of Brazilian children aged 10 cannot read and understand a simple story. At a recent event organized by Todos Pela Educação and…
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Gramado All Lit Up for Christmas
As the end of the year approaches, the city of Gramado, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, adorns itself with lights and colors to welcome one of the most anticipated celebrations of the year: Christmas. Children and adults are enchanted by more than 300 attractions during the season, including concerts, parades, musical performances,…
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Brazilian Economy in Better Shape than Previously Thought
The economy of Brazil appears to be on a more solid footing than most observers believed, official data showed on Tuesday, with growth in the third quarter surpassing expectations and previous readings dating back to last year being revised upward. The fastest growth so far this year and throughout 2018 indicates that the largest economy…
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Embratur Launches Promotional Contest for 30 Days with All Expenses Paid
The Brazilian Institute of Tourism (Embratur) launched this week “The King of the Roll”, its newest international promotional campaign. The contest will encourage international visitors to compete for an unforgettable trip to Brazil, for 30 days, with all expenses paid. “Rolê” is a Brazilian expression that loosely translates to “taking a fun trip”. To go…
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Sale of Medicinal Cannabis in Pharmacies Approved in Brazil
The regulation, which will come into effect in the coming months, also allows for the manufacturing of these products in laboratories, the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) reported in a statement. The Anvisa is analyzing the possibility of allowing the cultivation of medicinal cannabis. In recent years, several countries in Latin America have legalized cannabis…
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Visit the Main UNESCO World Heritage Sites in South America: Brazil, Peru, and Colombia
Interested in visiting the most cherished World Heritage Sites in South America by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)? No total, a UNESCO tem 59 Sítios do Patrimônio Mundial na América do Sul. De Ouro Preto colonial, no estado brasileiro de Minas Gerais, ao Parque Arqueológico de San Agustín, em ruínas, nas…