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Video Learning Series: Ivete Sangalo Posted by on Apr 10, 2009

Today, to practice listening comprehension, we’re going to take a look at some interviews with Ivete Sangalo, one of Brazil’s biggest pop stars. Ivete sings axé music, a pop-like genre from Bahia. Ivete is from Salvador, and performs there during Carnival every year.

NGO Focus: Afro Reggae Posted by on Mar 17, 2009

Today we’re going to look at one of Rio de Janeiro’s most successful non-profit organizations. Afro Reggae started as a newspaper in the Vigario Geral favela in Rio, discussing Afro-Brazilian culture and music, like reggae and hip hop. The movement itself was inspired by a police massacre in the favela that left a group of…

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Podcast: Discussing Preferences Posted by on Dec 31, 2008

Music Preference Podcast: Click here! This week, we’re going to learn how to discuss preferences, using music as an example. Make sure you check out the BYKI list when you’re done listening! The word adorar (adore) is used to describe something you really like, whether it’s a person or a thing. In this case it…

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Madonna Madness Hits Brazil Posted by on Dec 12, 2008

Madonna arrived in Rio de Janeiro this morning, on the Brazil leg of her international tour, where she will perform several sold-out shows in Rio and São Paulo. She’s currently staying at the Copacabana Palace, where fans have gathered to try to catch a glimpse of the singer. Outside of Maracana Stadium, where the Rio…

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Carnival 2009 CD Release in Rio Posted by on Nov 18, 2008

Last night, this year’s top 12 Carioca samba schools met at the Sambodrome in Rio de Janeiro to reveal their songs and themes for the upcoming Carnaval in February 2009. This year’s themes include a homage to famous Brazilian writers, a Brazilian history theme, a homage to the 100 year-old Municipal Theater of Rio, an…

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Top Fifteen Best Brazilian Albums Posted by on Nov 12, 2008

Musician and author Charles Gavin picked the top fifteen Brazilian albums for a Globo music special, choosing the albums he considers “essential” to understanding and appreciating Brazilian music. The list encompasses various genres, including rock and samba. You can listen to samples from the fifteen albums here. Let’s take a look at the list: João…

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Brazilian Music Online Posted by on Apr 30, 2008

You don’t have to be in Brazil to listen to great Brazilian music. Check out these artists online: 1. Curumin, a singer from São Paulo: http://www.myspace.com/curumin 2. Tita Lima, an artist who sings “samba, soul and trip-hop”: http://www.myspace.com/titalima 3. CéU, a popular MPB (música popular brasileira) singer, also from São Paulo (featured in the video…

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