Category: Brazil
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Smoking Accounts for 80% of Lung Cancer Deaths in Brazil
A study was released by the Cancer Foundation in Switzerland A study by researchers from the Cancer Foundation shows that smoking accounts for 80% of lung cancer-related deaths in both men and women in Brazil. The publication was presented by the foundation at the 48th annual meeting of the Group of Epidemiology and Cancer Registry…
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International Experts Discussed How to Improve Regulation of Electronic Cigarettes
Dozens of experts debated how to improve the rules regarding electronic cigarettes, whose consumption is a global reality, at the eighth edition of The E-Cigarette Summit in Washington, DC. Scientists, regulators, consumers, and public health representatives presented studies and strategies to adopt these products as harm reduction tools for nicotine consumption among adult smokers. In…
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Ballet Arizona has a Brazilian Artistic Director
Ballet Arizona announced its new artistic director, the internationally acclaimed dancer, choreographer, director, and arts leader, Daniela Cardim, who will be the first woman to hold the position and the fourth artistic director of the organization, succeeding the 24 years of leadership of Ib Andersen. “I am thrilled and honored to have been chosen as the next artistic…
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Guitarist Flavio Silva Explores Multiple Dimensions of Electric Guitar in His New Album ‘Eko’
Guitarist Flavio Silva brings a new electric charge to his beloved Brazilian jazz with “Eko,” set to arrive on June 7 via his own Break Free Records. The follow-up to 2018’s “Break Free,” Silva’s third album dives deeper into the fusion sound that has always been a bubbling ingredient in his intoxicating mix of various flavors of jazz and…
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MoMA Announces Projects: TADÁSKÍA
The Museum of Modern Art announces Projects: Tadáskía, on display in the street-level galleries of the Museum from May 24 to October 14, 2024, as well as the acquisition of the centerpiece of the exhibition, an expansive paper work titled ‘Mystical Black Bird’ (2022), for the MoMA collection. Tadáskía is a multidisciplinary artist based in…
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SummerStage 2024 Schedule at Central Park Announced
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The 2024 season of the Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage, New York’s iconic outdoor performing arts festival, has just been announced and will bring dozens of free and benefit shows to Central Park and 12 neighborhood parks across the five boroughs of New York City. Returning for its 38th year, the festival will once…
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Amazônia Viva”, the film
Amazônia Viva, a 10-minute film, is an immersive experience through the Tapajós river region, utilizing 360° filming to unveil one of the most important places on the planet and, thus, bring it even closer to people. Cacique Raquel Tupinambá – from the Surucuá community, where she is also an important indigenous leader – hosts the…
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Tourism Minister Leads Negotiations to Attract More Cruises to Brazil
Expand the presence of cruises along Brazil’s nearly 8,000 km coastline year-round. This was the mission of the Minister of Tourism, Celso Sabino, who landed in Miami last month to participate in Seatrade Cruise Global. The event is the leading fair for companies and organizations looking to do business with the international cruise industry. “We…
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Museum of Sexual Diversity Reopens in São Paulo
After a closure of nearly a year and a half, the Museum of Sexual Diversity has reopened its exhibition spaces at the República subway station, located in the heart of São Paulo. The space currently features two exhibitions: “Pajubá: the Time and Place for the Close,” curated by Amara Moira and Marcelo Campos, and “Dissident…
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Looking for a sunny beach destination? How about Ilha do Mel in Brazil?
Located about 120 km from Curitiba (southern Brazil), Ilha do Mel is one of the most popular destinations on the coast of Paraná. A great option for visitors traveling with family as well as nature enthusiasts, the island is just a short boat ride away. The contrast between the water color along the Paraná coast…