Category: Entertainment
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Multiple Grammy Winner Eliane Elias Charms as Singer, Pianist, and Composer in New Album
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It’s time for “Time And Again!” — the new and highly anticipated release from world-renowned Brazilian pianist, composer, and vocalist Eliane Elias. Officially released on June 28, “Time And Again” presents us with Elias’s unique blend of her Brazilian roots and mastery of jazz, R&B, and popular songs. The album marks her third recording for…
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Brazilian Film Festival in New York and Miami is Back
The Inffinito Brazilian Film Festival is one of the longest-running and most significant cultural events in the cities of Miami, Miami Beach, and New York. The festival has been held for 28 consecutive years. It has created numerous business opportunities, boosted the economies of the participating cities, and celebrated the rich diversity and creativity of Brazilian audiovisual…
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Have an Unforgettable Trail in One of the Largest Urban Forests in the World
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The Tijuca National Park is a piece of the Atlantic Forest in the heart of Rio de Janeiro. A true green oasis that spans over 3,000 hectares, it is the largest urban forest in the world. It also houses a rich biodiversity, including endangered species of flora and fauna. It is the ideal destination for…
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Lençóis Maranhenses, in Brazil, becomes a World Heritage Site
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has declared the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park a World Heritage Site. The decision was announced on Friday (26), during the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, held in New Delhi, India. The park, located about 250 kilometers from São Luís, the capital of the…
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Discover the Work of This Renowned Brazilian Woodcut Artist
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The Pontal Museum in Rio de Janeiro is hosting “O Sol do Sertão (The Hinterland Sun)”, a retrospective of the renowned master of Brazilian woodcut J. Borges. This unprecedented exhibition showcases his entire career, featuring works from private and public collections. According to Lucas Van de Beuque, the curator and executive director of the exhibition,…
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Who is Maria Klaumann, Brazilian model honored at V Magazine event
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Brazilian model Maria Klaumann, part of the new generation of models, was honored at an event hosted by the prestigious V Magazine in New York. V Magazine describes Klaumann as: “one of the new rising faces in fashion and cover star of V Magazine for the first time.” For the cover of V149, Maria Klaumann was photographed by Alvaro…
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The Promising Gaming Industry in Brazil
The Brazilian Association of Game Development Companies (Abragames), in collaboration with the consulting firm Nordicity, has launched a new report outlining the Brazilian gaming industry. Titled “The Golden Opportunity: How Brazil Can Leapfrog into a Global Leader in Video Games,” this white paper provides an overview of the current state and potential of this industry…
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Mauricio de Sousa and His Crew
Mauricio Araújo de Sousa was born in Santa Isabel, São Paulo, on October 27, 1935. He is the son of Antônio Mauricio de Sousa and Petronilha Araújo de Sousa. Mauricio grew up in an environment surrounded by art, as his father was a poet, composer, and painter, and his mother was a poetess.At a very…
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After Shining in Surfing, Photo of Gabriel Medina ‘Floating’ Goes Viral
A photo of Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medina captivated the internet after the 30-year-old Olympic athlete appeared to defy gravity during the surfing competition on Monday (29) at the 2024 Games in Tahiti. While competing against Japanese surfer Kanoa Igarashi, Medina posted an almost perfect score of 9.90 — the highest wave score in the history…
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Brazil Wins Bronze in Artistic Gymnastics in Paris. USA Takes Gold
Brazilian gymnasts Rebeca Andrade, Flavia Saraiva, Jade Barbosa, Lorrane Oliveira, and Julia Soares made history by winning the bronze medal in the team competition of artistic gymnastics at the Paris Olympic Games.