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Santa Teresa Tram is Open
A typical neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Santa Teresa was born around a convent in the 18th century and now occupies a hillside in the heart of the city. A reference in fine arts, the narrow streets of the neighborhood buzz with dozens of art studios and vintage trams, which can only be found in…
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It’s High Summer Season in Brazil!
There are beaches in Brazil among the most beautiful in the world. Some landscapes are heavenly, with blue water and white sand. From the Northeast to the South, the options are almost endless, making the country one of the most sought-after destinations in the world when it comes to this subject.Baía do SanchoIn the archipelago…
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Sandy Cressman and her new CD “Entre Amigos”
As the founder and leader of the group Homenagem Brasileira, San Francisco-based vocalist/educator Sandy Cressman has had many opportunities over the past 20 years to forge creative partnerships with like-minded musicians from the Bay Area to Brazil. Her charming new album, “Entre Amigos,” set to be released in February by Cressman Music, marks the culmination…
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The Story of the Greatest Brazilian Singer
More than 34 years after her death from an accidental overdose, Brazilians still can’t get enough of Elis Regina, considered by many to be the greatest Brazilian singer of all time. The film “Elis,” recently released in Brazil, is generating great curiosity and acclaim from the public. The film tells the story of singer Elis…
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Music Review: Fio da Memória by Luisa Maita
Six years is a long time to wait between albums from an emerging artist, but Luisa Maita, born in São Paulo, seems to have made the right choice in this case. Since the release of her highly acclaimed debut album Lero-Lero (Cumbancha), she has toured extensively (including many performances in the United States), collaborated with…
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Carnival: A Continental Festival
People often say that Carnival in Brazil is the biggest party in the world. There’s a reason for that. Did you know that Carnival is celebrated all over the country for a week of festivities? The tradition varies depending on the region you are in. Almost everyone knows there’s samba in Rio de Janeiro, but…
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Foreign students will be able to work in Brazil
Foreign higher education and postgraduate students will be able to work legally in Brazil.
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American Corners in Brazil
The American Corners in Brazil are spaces dedicated to engaging in public diplomacy and disseminating information, hosted in universities, libraries, SENAC, and SESC, usually in areas where the U.S. Mission has limited presence. The American Corners present visitors with the true history of the United States. By providing a multifunctional platform for programs, offering multimedia…
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Avenues “The World School” to Open in São Paulo
Avenues: The World School, which opened its first campus in New York in 2012 as part of a planned global network of multiple schools from early childhood through 12th grade in major cities around the world – all connected by a distinct mission – announced the opening schedule for its campus in São Paulo. The…
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Rio de Janeiro to Host the XI World Congress of Chambers of Commerce
Brazil won the bid to host the World Congress of Chambers of Commerce, an international event dedicated to leaders and executives of chambers of commerce from around the world. The 11th edition of the international event will take place in Rio de Janeiro in 2019. The capital of the Brazilian state had cities like Bogotá…