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Samico Between Worlds
The exhibition Samico Between Worlds [Rumors of War in Times of Peace] presents to the public in New York fourteen wood engravings produced by artist Gilvan Samico (1928 – 2013) between 1997 and 2010. Curated by Marcio Harum, the exhibition will be on display in the Lower East Side from February 4 to March 5.…
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Goitaca: A New Indigenous Drama
Leandro Firmino and Mario Babic are set to star in the upcoming internationally co-produced Adventure Drama ‘Goitaca’, directed by Rodrigo Rodrigues, a film based on an indigenous tribe that lived in the Atlantic Forest during the 16th century.The film tells the story of two divergent indigenous tribes, the Goitacas and an unknown tribe, who embark…
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Brazilian Soul
March is the birth month of Heitor Villa-Lobos, and to celebrate the 130th anniversary of his birth, the Brazilian Music Foundation (BMF) will gather local musicians who will present some of Villa-Lobos’ timeless works, such as Choro No. 1, 5 Preludes, String Quartet No. 5, Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5 with soprano Angelica De La Riva…
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‘Eloise’, A True Love Story
Eloise dreams of becoming a dancer and actress. When her authoritarian parents intervene and limit her opportunities, Eloise becomes engaged to an older divorced man and begins to make plans to emigrate from Brazil to the United States to attend graduate school. But when her fiancé dies in a plane crash just six weeks before…
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The Frank and Brutally Honest Autobiography of Rita Lee
The music of Brazilian rock superstar Rita Lee Jones has been part of my life for as long as I can remember, starting when her iconic song “Ovelha Negra” exploded on Brazilian radio in the mid-1970s up to practically the present day, even though I still haven’t heard her 2012 release Reza (“Oração”). I have…
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Sambatribe: Fashion, Art, and Gifts Inspired by Brazil
Sambatribe.com is live. The online store with a Brazilian theme based in the USA offers the essence of Brazil in t-shirts, sweatshirts, iPhone cases, wall art, tote bags, and a growing number of high-quality products. The streetwear brand takes advantage of the fact that Brazil is one of the most beloved countries in the world,…
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Exploring the Brazilian Coffee Tradition
Generation after generation, coffee is not only part of the daily life of Brazilians but also an essential part of their history and economy. After lunch, dinner, in a business meeting, or even while waiting to be attended by the bank manager, having a “cafezinho” (small coffee) is part of a great tradition in Brazil.…
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First Text-to-Speech Voices in Brazilian Portuguese
NeoSpeech Inc., one of the leading providers of text-to-speech solutions, has launched two new high-quality text-to-speech voices in Brazilian Portuguese. Rafael (male) and Helena (female) are the first Brazilian Portuguese voices from NeoSpeech, bringing the total number of languages offered by NeoSpeech to 10. Rafael and Helena can instantly convert any length of text into…
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Some Franchise Opportunities in Brazil
Franchising is considered one of the least costly ways to expand businesses. It is a lucrative opportunity in Brazil. Below, we list 10 franchises from the USA available in the country.• Rex’s Chicken: Rex’s Chicken – Small pieces of chicken. Huge opportunity! Minimum capital required: $75,000.• Birds Eye Global Tracking: Join a multibillion-dollar annual and…
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Brazilian Legend Ronaldo Inaugurates New Soccer Academy in Florida
The legend of Brazilian soccer Ronaldo — three-time FIFA World Player of the Year and former player for clubs such as Barcelona, Inter Milan, and Real Madrid — will participate in the groundbreaking ceremony on March 31 for his latest academy R9, at the new vacation home resort Balmoral Resort Florida, in Haines City, near…