Brazilian cacti
Unlike Mexico, Brazil is normally not associated with cacti – those hearty plants capable of surviving in extremely dry and hot regions. But the country […]
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Brazilian jukebox in Portuguese bus stops
What about listening to good Brazilian music while waiting for the bus? In Portugal you can!
What if Brazilian states were nations?
The Economist magazine asks this question in this week’s edition and reveals that: São Paulo’s Gross Domestic Product and GDP per capita could be compared to Poland’s; […]
7 memorable TV historic series
Brazilian TV, namely Rede Globo network, produced some high-quality historic series. These ones definitely deserve a visit: 1 – Casa das Sete Mulheres – Probably […]
Xaxado, the outback dance
Xaxado is a popular dance from the sertão (outback) of the state of Pernambuco, in the Northeast. It is frequently associated to Lampião, the mythical […]
15 upcoming Brazilian movies
Every two months you will find here all the latest Brazilian films released. Get some popcorn and enjoy! 1 – O palhaço – brilliant actor […]
Carmen Miranda impersonations
Always imitated, never equaled, singer/actress/persona Carmen Miranda died in 1955, but she remains one of the country’s main icons and ambassadors. A favorite of comedians […]
Brazil at its best
In the spirit of Brazilian Day, celebrated yesterday, check this map with videos that show the beauties of each of the country’s states. Produced by […]
7 anthems to celebrate Brazilian Day
Let’s celebrate Brazil’s national day with some music. The National anthem may be the most popular – sang in parades on Independence Day and in […]
The music from Piauí
In a country where five cities – São Paulo, Rio, Brasilia, Recife and Salvador – seem to concentrate most of the musical production, or at […]