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Eliane Elias Launches New Album
Eliane Elias is on an impressive streak of recordings. Following the success of her Grammy-winning 2015 release “Made in Brazil,” the renowned pianist, composer, and vocalist is back with her new album “Dance of Time,” recently released by Concord Jazz. A tribute both to the centenary of Brazilian samba and to Elias’s own multifaceted musical…
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New Laws Grant Rights to Brazilian Women
President Temer signed laws benefiting Brazilian women. The first sanctioned project enrolls Zuleika Angel Jones, known as Zuzu Angel, one of the most important and innovative Brazilian designers, in the Book of Heroes and Heroines of the Homeland. The second amends the Penal Code to prohibit the use of handcuffs on pregnant women during childbirth…
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Documentary Celebrates the Life and Music of Sergio Mendes
Producer, composer, Brazilian pioneering keyboardist and vocalist, and Oscar-nominated songwriter Sergio Mendes will be the subject of a new feature documentary directed by Emmy and Grammy-nominated John Scheinfeld and the Writers Guild Award. Scheduled for worldwide release in 2018, the documentary will coincide with the release of a companion album by Concord Records, featuring a…
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Defense Sector to Receive Boost in Competitiveness
The Brazilian government is preparing incentives aimed at boosting the competitiveness and international market presence of the country’s defense sector. According to Jungmann from the Ministry of Defense, the actions will include a line of credit from the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) to provide financing to countries that purchase products from…
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Paula Lima at LUAU Pompano Beach
Paula Lima, the perfect symbol and icon of Samba today, will fly to the Sunset of Pompano Beach to perform at LUAU Pompano Beach as the main headliner. The event takes place on May 20 at North Ocean Boulevard, Pompano Beach, Florida, from 11 AM to 10 PM. Paula Lima is a Brazilian Samba star,…
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US Launches Food Campaign in Brazil
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in Brazil launched the campaign “#USFoodExperience” with a dinner prepared by American chef James Briscione. The event, held at Galeria Caribé in São Paulo, was attended by renowned chefs, restaurant owners, food importers, media representatives, and opinion leaders. The goal of “#USFoodExperience” is to promote the six culinary regions…
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Elza Soares Returns to New York
In a career marked by tragedies, the legendary Brazilian samba singer Elza Soares persevered as a singular voice for the voiceless. Emerging from the favelas of Rio, where she was forced to marry at 12 and gave birth to her first child at 13, Soares’ great success came when she appeared on a Brazilian talent…
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US Inaugurates Technology Center in São Paulo
The United States Army Research, Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM) has opened an office at the US Consulate in São Paulo to develop partnerships with Brazil on research projects focused on innovation. The Technology Center will enhance collaboration between the two countries through research and professional exchanges in the fields of science and engineering. Over…
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Museum of Tomorrow Receives Award for Best Innovative Green Building
The Museum of Tomorrow, in Rio de Janeiro, was recognized as the Best Innovative Green Building on the planet during the MIPIM Awards. The award is given during the most important real estate exhibition in the world, which takes place in the city of Cannes (France). The museum defeated significant landmarks such as the 119…
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Brazil develops climate strategy
Brazilian society has been officially called upon to help the country meet the goals set in the Paris Agreement on climate change. The Minister of the Environment, Sarney Filho, officially announced the opening of the so-called “structural dialogues” with the stakeholders involved in the challenge of curbing the rise in global average temperatures. The goal…