Category: Arts & Culture
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Five Incredible Outdoor Destinations
Historical, scenic, and legendary: these five fantastic outdoor spaces were created for great artists and audiences. They are also located in beautiful destinations ideal for you to explore.• Gorge Amphitheatre (Quincy, WA): The picturesque views of the Columbia River in Washington stretch out as a backdrop for this expansive concert space, located about 2.5 hours…
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‘Mutantes’: Has There Ever Been a Band Like This?
Written by Brazilian journalist, researcher, writer, and singer-songwriter Chris Fuscaldo, the bilingual book “Discobiografia Mutante: Albums that Revolutionized Brazilian Music” celebrated in 2018 the phonographic legacy left by the Mutantes. After all, it was the year that Os Mutantes, the first album by the band that revolutionized the history of national music, turned 50 years…
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Havana Film Festival Returns to NY
The 20th edition of the Havana Film Festival New York (HFFNY) presents an exceptional program with over 35 films from Cuba, Latin America, and Latino filmmakers in the U.S. making their New York, U.S., and world premieres. Participating countries include Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Peru, Puerto Rico, Spain, Uruguay, and the…
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Bibi Ferreira: Forever the Grande Dame of the Brazilian Stage
Bibi Ferreira, the grande dame of the Brazilian stage who performed internationally and helped bring Broadway musicals to Brazil in the 1960s, passed away on February 13. She was 96 years old. Ferreira, who sang in English, French, and Spanish in addition to Portuguese, began acting as a child and continued performing well into her…
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New Translation of Machado de Assis
For the first time, the chronicles Good Days! by Machado de Assis have been translated into English. In addition to its unprecedented translation, the collection is the most complete in any language. Good Days!: The Chronicles of Machado de Assis — 1888-1889, translated by Ana Lessa-Schmidt, Ph.D., and Greicy Pinto Bellin, Ph.D., includes the entire…
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Five Incredible Nightclubs and Concert Halls
In every city, there is a place that dance enthusiasts can call their own for a night out. These should be on your must-visit list. • 1015 Folsom (San Francisco, CA): Between the magnificent decor, three floors, five distinct music rooms with their own bars, a water wall with video, and state-of-the-art audio and lighting…
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The Star Bibi Ferreira
Bibi was one of the greatest names in Brazilian theater. Daughter of Procópio Ferreira, also an actor, and Aída Izquierdo Ferreira, a Spanish dancer, Bibi debuted on stage as a baby, replacing a scene with a puppet representing a newborn and never stopped thereafter. Her father Procópio guided Bibi towards an artistic career, where she…
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Discover the Main Cattle Breeds of Brazil
Owner of the 2nd largest herd in the world, Brazil is a reference when it comes to livestock. Whether for beef or dairy, Brazilian cattle stand out. Crossbreeds like Girolando, which even has an association, were created in Brazil to explore the advantages of each breed. In this edition, we will showcase the eight main…
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Banda Stereo51
A Stereo51 nasceu da união de músicos do Sul do Brasil com a proposta de unir as influências dos quatro integrantes que variam entre o rock nacional e blues, alem do número 51 agregado ao nome da banda (faz alusão ao prefixo telefônico local do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul onde a banda é…
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The Brazilian Ballerina in the USA: Camila Schäefer Rodrigues
Professional ballerina trained at the Escola Estadual de Dança Maria Olenewa, Camila has danced with several companies in the USA and won multiple awards in international competitions.