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Carla Hassett Embraces Bossa Nova in Her New Single
When Burl Audio invited Brazilian singer and songwriter Carla Hassett to record the bossa nova song from 1961, “Adriana” (by Roberto Menescal), at the iconic EastWest Studios in Los Angeles, she hesitated to reconnect with the 60-year-old genre. After years of playing Brazilian music in clubs, she felt tired of the demands to play the…
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Songs for the World
Feinstein’s/54 Below, the Broadway Supper Club, presents “Songs for the World” on January 28, 2020, at 7 PM (Feinstein’s/54 Below, 254 West 54th St. NYC), the first in a series of concerts to be produced, promoted, and presented by teenagers, all with credits on Broadway and off-Broadway. These young professionals will perform songs that range…
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The Brazilian-American Chef Leticia Schwartz Released a Book: Latin Superfoods
Most people associate healthy cooking with bland flavors and tasteless foods, but chef Leticia Moreinos Schwartz is on a mission to prove that eating healthy can not only be absolutely delicious, but also that food is medicine, and by living a healthy lifestyle you can take control of your health and your life. Through the…
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Tired of Jet Lag? This App Will Help Reset Your Clock
Timeshifter announced the launch of its Timeshifter app for iOS and Android, developed to help travelers eliminate jet lag. Timeshifter is based on the latest research in sleep and circadian neuroscience and was developed with a leading expert in the field of circadian rhythms, Harvard Medical School Associate Professor Steven Lockley, Ph.D. The algorithm behind…
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The Future Is Here
Since humanity began, we have wondered what the world will be like in the future. In less than a month, we will be in 2020. Did you guess what previous generations predicted for us in the second decade of the 21st century? We can say that, although we have seen many impressive technological advances, it…
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A Day Exploring the Ver-o-Peso Market
A day among fish, fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, and the world of exotic flavors at the Ver-o-Peso Market in Belém.Located on the banks of the Guarajá River, Ver-o-Peso is the largest street market in Latin America. It supplies Belém and its surroundings with always fresh fish, fruits, and vegetables, as well as various other products.…
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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…