In the face of the climate emergency, the debate on ways to promote sustainable development in the Amazon is gaining...
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Samba Route Aims To Attract Foreign Tourists To Rio’s Suburbs
Christmas hasn't even arrived yet, but if you're dreaming about experiencing Brazil's Carnival - this year it will be from...
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How About Celebrating The New Year In Copacabana?
If you have a ticket to Rio de Janeiro this year-end, you will enjoy reading these news. If you still...
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Legends of Brazil: A Musical Celebration of 200 Years
The year 2024 marks the 200th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Brazil. Join PCE this November...
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“No Woman No Cry,” Featuring Gilberto Gil, In Celebration Of The 50th Anniversary Of Bob Marley’s Original Hit
Playing For Change (PFC), a Certified B Corp (Social Purpose Corporation) global multimedia company dedicated to unifying the world through...
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Samba Instruments Recognized As Brazil’s National Cultural Heritage
A total of nine samba musical instruments, including the pandeiro (a type of hand frame drum), tam-tam (a percussion instrument,...
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Forró Becomes Brazil’s Cultural Heritage
In a unanimous decision, the Cultural Heritage Advisory Council of the National Historical and Artistic Heritage Institute (Iphan) declared the...
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MTV Awards 2024: Anitta Brings Funk To The Spotlight Once Again At The Prestigious Awards
Brazilian singer Anitta won the Best Latin Music Video category at the MTV Video Music Awards, held at the UBS...
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Sérgio Mendes, Ambassador of Bossa Nova In The World, Dies at 83
Sergio Mendes died at the age of 83 in Los Angeles, United States, where he had lived since the 1960s....
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MTV VMA 2024: Taylor Swift Receives 10 Nominations And The Brazilian Anitta, 3
MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) nominees were announced on Tuesday (6), and Taylor Swift led among them. Swift received ten...
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MTV VMA 2024: Taylor Swift Receives 10 Nominations And The Brazilian Anitta, 3
MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) nominees were announced on Tuesday (6), and Taylor Swift led among them. Swift received ten...
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Multi-Grammy Winner Eliane Elias Dazzles As Vocalist, Pianist And Songwriter On New Album
It’s Time For “Time And Again!” -- the highly-anticipated new recording by world-renowned Brazilian pianist, composer and vocalist Eliane Elias. Officially...
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June Quadrilles, A Popular Brazilian Festival Folk Dance, Officially Recognized As National Cultural Expression
June quadrilles (quadrilhas juninas), one of Brazil's most traditional and representative cultural expressions, have now joined samba schools, forró, and...
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Chico Buarque’s work is subject of another book
With a career spanning fifty-eight years, Chico Buarque has composed 537 songs, recorded 1,302 tracks, released 50 albums (solo or...
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Guitarist Flavio Silva Explores Multiple Dimensions Of Electric Guitar In His New Album “Eko”
Guitarist Flavio Silva gives his beloved Brazilian jazz a new electrical charge with "Eko," set to arrive June 7 on his own Break Free...
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SummerStage in Central Park 2024 Lineup Announced
The 2024 season of Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage, New York City’s iconic outdoor performing arts festival, was just announced...
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Festa Junina: Brazil’s Vibrant Celebration of Culture and Tradition
In the heart of Brazil, nestled within the rich tapestry of its cultural heritage, lies a festival that embodies the...
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SummerStage in Central Park 2024 Lineup Announced
The 2024 season of Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage, New York City’s iconic outdoor performing arts festival, was just announced...
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Anitta Releases New Clip and Negative Reaction From Part Of The Audience Highlights Religious Intolerance In Brazil
Brazilian popstar Anitta released a new videoclip for the song 'Aceita', where she celebrates her faith and connection with Candomblé,...
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Streaming Makes Brazil World’s 9th Biggest Market For Music
In 2023, Brazil ranked ninth in the world’s top ten music markets—a remarkable performance chiefly boosted by streaming. Last year,...
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