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Meet the Creator of Scarf Lock: Ana Pinto
Ana Pinto grew up in Paraná, Brazil. Both of her parents were high school teachers . At twenty, she graduated in Physical Education and, following in her parents’ footsteps, became a high school teacher. However, she always had the entrepreneurial spirit within her, so she opened her own gym where she taught dance to children…
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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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Happy New Year!!!!!!
So, we say goodbye to 2019 and can’t help but think about how quickly this year has passed. We can’t help but feel grateful for the support from you, our reader. We do what we do to bring the Brazilian community in the United States closer to Brazil. This has been our main priority for…
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New Year’s Eve in Rio
This world-renowned event brings together millions of people on Copacabana Beach every year. The New Year’s Eve in Rio, especially at Copacabana Beach, is the largest in Brazil. The party is free and is globally known for the large concentration of people on the sand, boardwalk, and streets, as well as for its famous and…
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The Scarf Lock: A Revolutionary Way to Wear Your Scarves Launched on Kickstarter
Lock & Shine announces the launch of a Kickstarter campaign for its very first product, “The Scarf Lock.” This new fashion accessory not only introduces a new way to wear your old scarves but also ensures that your scarf stays in place. Its components consist of an easy and secure magnetic clasp. The Scarf Lock…
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The Power of Nature Captured at Iguazu Falls
Brazil is a land of endless surprises and discoveries. Undoubtedly, one of the many highlights of the country is Iguazu Falls, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.The impressive Iguazu Falls are located within the Iguazu National Park. They form a system of 275 waterfalls…
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Brazilian Film Festival of Miami
BRAFF Miami is an official event of the cities of Miami and Miami Beach. The first edition of the Festival, 23 years ago, coincided with the resurgence of Brazilian cinema in the 90s. Since its inception, the Brazilian Film Festival of Miami has served as a showcase for training, reflection, promotion, cultural exchange, diversity, political…
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Jay Milder Inaugurates New Art Exhibition in MA
A new exhibition by Jay Milder opens on September 27 at PAAM – Provincetown Museum, MA, curated by art historian Adam Zucker and supported by art collector Richard Fuchs. The solo exhibition features 37 paintings that will be on display until October 30, 2019. Milder was appointed as Cultural Ambassador between Brazil and America in…
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Eliane Elias Launches New Album
The São Paulo native delved into a deep reservoir of emotion for this project, which explores various expressions of love ranging from romantic and dreamy to profound and enduring. Eliane Elias’s strong connection to the bossa nova tradition also stands out here, shining in fresh and modern ways as she interprets several classic works famous…
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Fashinnovation: “Fashion is for Love”
Fashinnovation held a successful discussion panel on July 11 at WeWork in NYC, presenting its new concept “Fashion is for Love,” derived from its mission to showcase innovations through technologies that are shaping the fashion industry. This served as a countdown to its 3rd edition of the conference, which will take place on September 4,…