Slavery, according to Elza Soares

To remember the slavery days and celebrate the (official) abolition anniversary, a great but disturbing Elza Soares video clip, where she sings that “the cheapest meat in the market is the black flesh”.

 
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Florianópolis in old postcards

Before the Argentinian tourists, before the surf, before becoming one of the coolest Brazilian destinations, Florianópolis, the capital of the Southern state of Santa Catarina, was just an island a boat trip away from the …

Saints without a halo*

They were not canonized. They are controversial. There is even doubt if some of them really existed. Nevertheless, Brazilian popular saints generate deep devotion, pilgrimages and flourishing commerce.
Take, for example, Escrava Anastácia. This beautiful slave …

The best of São Paulo in a weekend

You have mere 24 hours to explore São Paulo and no clue on how to squeeze the many options in such a small stay? The itineraries suggested by these guys can be a great inspiration:
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