Tag Archives: Brazil
Luan Santana: A Sertanejo Sensation Posted by Rachel on Aug 16, 2010
If you’re not familiar with popular music in Brazil, you’re probably not familiar with Luan Santana. But this pop sensation has become one of the top-selling artists in the country, something of a male version of Taylor Swift. Luan Santana was born in the capital of Mato Grosso do Sul in 1991. Early on, his…
The Amazon Trekker Posted by Rachel on Aug 12, 2010
One of the big stories in the news this week is about Ed Stafford, a thirty-four year-old Brit who spent two and a half years walking the entire length of the Amazon River and just arrived at the end, in Belém. He ended his miraculous journey after briefly passing out, shortly before reaching the Atlantic…
Brazil Documentary Online Posted by Rachel on Jul 29, 2010
I found this neat little documentary, which is available for free on YouTube, called Caboclos de um Brasil Caboclo. A caboclo is a Brazilian of indigenous and European descent, and this short film discusses Brazilian religious traditions that combine indigenous, African, and European influences. Check it out!
Seu Jorge’s North American Tour Posted by Rachel on Jul 26, 2010
Attention all U.S. and Canada-based readers! Seu Jorge, an epic Brazilian musician, will be on tour in the United States for the next few weeks. This is an excellent opportunity to see one of Brazil’s premier performers and to practice your Portuguese skills. See the list below to see if Seu Jorge is coming to…
Brazilian Summer Recipe Posted by Rachel on Jul 21, 2010
For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s verão (summer), and it’s been a hot one! Today we’re going to learn how to make a delicious Brazilian recipe, perfect for summer. Camarão Empanado no Coco com Molho de Laranja Coconut Breaded Shrimp with Orange Sauce What you’ll need: For the shrimp • sal a…
Brazilian Wedding Traditions Posted by polyana on Jul 16, 2010
At lunch yesterday with 3 other girls from work, we got to talking and as with every chat we usually have when we’re able to break away from the boys, we talk things girly. Yesterday was as girly as you can get: gyno visits & “dream” weddings. I’ll skip the chat on gyno visit… After…
Classic Brazilian Joke Posted by Rachel on Jul 14, 2010
Brazilians love to tell Argentine jokes, since the rivalry and friendly antagonism between the two countries does in fact extend beyond the soccer field. Usually, they’re all in good fun, just like this classic joke about the two Argentine beggars in Brazil. Piada de Argentino Dois argentinos chegam a São Paulo, sem dinheiro, e um…