The Western world has gone Brazil-crazy in recent years and I’ve never been quite sure how I feel about it (even though I'm certified Brazil-crazy myself). If we're talking linguistically, where more …
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Lampião & Maria Bonita – Meet the Cangaceiros from the Brazilian Sertão
When I was eight I saw this TV series based upon a true story called Lampião e Maria Bonita. It took place in the dry lands of Brazilian Sertão, a bit similar to –and not far from- the …
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Capoeira, Culture, and Language in My Life
--> Olivia Shetler As a child, I used to be rather awful at sports; I had a hard time understanding certain rules and methodology and I found using tools in physical activities to be cumbersome. …
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Meet Brazilian Theater Legend: Cacilda Becker
Ladies and gentlemen, senhoras e senhores! Let me introduce you to one of Brazil's most important stage artists... Cacilda Becker! Born in 1921 in the city of Pirassununga in the state of São …
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Brazil On PBS: Black in Latin America with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
One of my favorite things about visiting Brazil is regarding the African influence on the culture. The food, the rythms, the dance the clothing, the lengends; it gives me a truly warm feeling inside. …
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The Brazilian People
(source) In the beginning of December, I wrote about why and how I taught myself Portuguese. The reason I wrote about the subject is that of all the questions I usually get asked, it ranks in the top …
