Category: Arts & Culture
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20 Years of the Brazilian Endowment for the Arts
The Brazilian Endowment for the Arts, whose most recognized face is the Brazilian Library of New York, celebrated its 20th anniversary on December 20th at the institution’s headquarters.Founded by Domício Coutinho and his family, the BEA is a cultural center located in the heart of Manhattan, aimed at promoting and cultivating the use of the…
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“Bloco Da Preta” draws a crowd in Rio de Janeiro
In its 11th year of parading, Bloco da Preta chose to honor the female universe, bringing the theme “Women Who Inspire.” Preta even recorded a new version of the first marchinha in history, “O Abre Alas,” by Chiquinha Gonzaga, which was shown to the public for the first time at the parade by the singer…
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Me, Elton John
Talking about the career of Sir Elton John, one of the biggest stars in music worldwide, might even be redundant. After all, everyone knows the artist, has heard at least a dozen of his immediate hit songs, and even if it’s not their cup of tea, they still know exactly who we’re talking about. A…
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Globoplay arrives in the USA
Series, miniseries, soap operas, original productions, hits from Brazilian cinema, children’s programs, music, local content, and the most important happenings around the world. All of this at the touch of a play. Since January 19, the audience can follow Globoplay’s programming in the United States, whenever and wherever they are, with more flexibility to consume…
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Mônica and UNICEF: 12 Years of Partnership
Long before themes and expressions like youth protagonism and female empowerment gained relevance in the media and the world, Mônica was already an example of the strength and leadership that girls can have. For over five decades, her gang has helped convey values such as friendship, justice, respect for diversity, among others.Mônica, a character from…
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“Amor Coragem” by Joana Knobbe
Joana Knobbe and poet Pedro Bomba joined forces in their arts and materialized the result in the launch of Loop Discos, the single Amor Coragem. He is a poet, she is a musician. The two artists met and began to follow each other’s work online. “I discovered the poem Amor Coragem in 2015, I fell…
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Geek Nation Brasil
São Paulo será transformada na capital da Geek Nation Brasil, um mega evento que ocupará o Transamérica Expo Center nos dias 22, 23 e 24 de maio, para reunir uma comunidade que cresce e impulsiona a economia e o mercado do entretenimento com números impressionantes em todo o mundo, os geeks. A Geek Nation Brasil…
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The Dream Gang – Luca Di Fulvio
New York. In the tumultuous 1920s, the city is, for thousands of Europeans, the epitome of the “American dream.” And it is no different for Cetta Luminita, an Italian who, despite being very young, seeks a place in the sun with her son Christmas. In a metropolis in full explosion, where radio is being born…
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The Newest Album by Eliane Elias
Throughout a distinguished career spanning nearly 30 albums, the distinctive musical style of pianist and composer Eliane Elias has emerged as one of the most unique and immediately recognizable sounds in jazz. Elias’s latest recording, “Love Stories,” is an orchestral album, entirely in English, released in August 2019 by Concord Jazz. “I am very proud…
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Jewels of Brazil, a work on Brazilian jewelry
Eliane Soares launched the book “Jewels of Brazil”. The book offers a look at the diversity of styles, materials, concepts, and possibilities of contemporary jewelry . A true change in the history of jewelry. The curator’s project brings together the main works of the most representative designers in this segment in Brazil. Names such as:…