Category: Arts & Culture
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Jalapão, the paradise of adventures in Tocantins
When you arrive in Jalapão, leave your cell phone at home. Pay close attention to the region’s nature and plan your activities. You won’t need to carry your phone with you. But there’s another good reason for this: there is no signal. Located in a remote area of Tocantins, Jalapão is undoubtedly one of Brazil’s…
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Sur Moderno
“Sur moderno: Journeys of Abstraction – The Patricia Phelps de Cisneros Gift” is primarily composed of paintings, sculptures, and works on paper donated to the Museum by the Patricia Phelps de Cisneros Collection. This extraordinarily comprehensive collection provides the foundation for a journey through the history of abstract and concrete art in South America in…
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Saravá, Yes Carnaval
Everything in the world began with a yes. One molecule said yes to another molecule and life began.” – Clarice Lispector. Say yes to celebrate the centenary of Clarice Lispector at an 8-hour party exploring the multiplicity of Brazilian carnival. Saravá is a Brazilian party for those who love to move freely and includes performances…
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After all, who are we, the Brazilians?
At first glance, the answer to this question seems easy: we are the product of the miscegenation between Portuguese colonizers, the indigenous people who lived in Brazil, and Africans brought as slave labor, in addition to immigrants who arrived between the 19th and 20th centuries – such as Germans, Italians, and Japanese. So far, so…
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Sergio Mendes Celebrates Six Decades of Music with New Album
A common thread runs through the incredibly diverse tapestry of music that producer, composer, keyboardist, and vocalist Sergio Mendes has created over his remarkable six-decade career: the spirit of joy. From his pioneering contributions to the foundations of bossa nova alongside names like Antonio Carlos Jobim, through the era-defining latin-pop sound of his iconic group…
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Clélia Iruzun – Solo Piano Recital
Clélia Iruzun will pay tribute to Alberto Nepomuceno in a concert to be held on March 7, 2020, at Opera America, New York. With her unique combination of a vibrant Brazilian spirit and deep musicality, London-based pianist Clélia Iruzun has become one of the most exciting musicians to emerge on the international concert scene in…
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For Rodrigo Teaser, Michael is more alive than ever
Rodrigo Teaser started impersonating Michael Jackson at the age of nine, participating in children’s TV shows and artistic competitions. Rodrigo Teaser was invited to perform for Michael Jackson at the “30 Years of Magic” party that took place in New York, gathering Michael impersonators from Latin America. In Brazil, Teaser had already shared the stage…
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Once Upon a Time a High Fashion Bridal Collection
FAO Schwarz organized a charity benefit for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. With the mission of integrating fashion and compassion, KTM’s events partnered with Heritage India Fashions designer Prashant Goyal and models from around the world, including five models and a Brazilian makeup artist who were part of the designer’s team to produce a…
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Leila Diniz
Leila Roque Diniz was born in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, on March 25, 1945. Rebellious, she ran away from home at 14 to live with an aunt. In 1962, at the age of 17, Leila met filmmaker Domingos de Oliveira, and they lived together until 1965. During this time, she worked as a commercial model…
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Ilha Grande transforms tourism into economy
Porta de entrada do Delta do Parnaíba, o local encanta pela paisagem, culinária e rendas do Morro da Mariana. O artesanato local aliado às atratividades do município de Ilha Grande, no litoral do Piauí, têm movimentado o turismo e a economia da região. De acordo com dados do governo estadual, de julho a novembro deste…