Amelia Earhart in Fortaleza
American Aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart made a pit stop in Fortaleza, in 1937, in her first flight that crossed the Equator. These are the […]
Month: November 2011
The National Anthem in different rhythms
Beautiful: two cool versions of the National anthem display several Brazilian rhythms and traditions, from xote to Bumba-meu-boi, from reggae to samba. The first is […]
Anteaters, armadillos and tapirs: amazing Brazilian mammals
There are almost 700 different species of mammals in the country. Wikipedia has a pretty complete list. And these are some of the best images […]
Conversation with photographer Sebastião Salgado
Sebastião Salgado, author of memorable images that portrait the reality of labor, migrations, landless farmers and daily life in all continents, is one of the […]
What Brazilian pepper is the hottest
The German naturalist Alexander von Humboldt, who visited Brazil in early 19th century, said that “chilis are as essential to Natives as salt is for […]
Same song, different interpretations
Different singers/bands can give the same song unexpected twists. Which styles work better for you? Para ver as meninas: Paulinho da Viola or Marisa Monte