Famous for its breathtaking beaches, Florianópolis is a must-visit destination for both nature lovers and food enthusiasts. In fact, Floripa…

In the face of the climate emergency, the debate on ways to promote sustainable development in the Amazon is gaining…

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) announced in December the inclusion of the method of making Artisanal…

In the heart of Pelourinho, you will find an imposing blue colonial mansion that has housed a great treasure of…

In the heart of Vitória, in the Brazilian state Espírito Santo, lies a cultural treasure that reflects the tradition and…

“Many years later, as he faced the firing squad, Colonel Aureliano Buendía was to remember that distant afternoon when his…

Directed by Walter Salles, the Brazilian film “I’m Still Here” was nominated for the Golden Globe award for best foreign…

Minas cheese — a dairy delight from a farming region in Brazil giving it its name — was added to…

Christmas hasn’t even arrived yet, but if you’re dreaming about experiencing Brazil’s Carnival – this year it will be from…

Get ready for Senna, an upcoming limited series about the greatest Brazilian Formula 1 driver of all time: Ayrton Senna, who…

Before the stage, the TV set, and the movie cameras, the greatest star of Brazilian drama, actress Fernanda Montenegro, was…

If you have a ticket to Rio de Janeiro this year-end, you will enjoy reading these news. If you still…

Brazil has been attracting more and more foreign visitors. Between January and September 2024, the number of tourists coming from…

Towards the end of the year, the city in Rio Grande do Sul is decorated with lights and colors to…

Brazilian actress and writer Fernanda Torres was honored by the Critics Choice Awards in the Actress – International Film category…

The year 2024 marks the 200th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Brazil. Join PCE this November…

Playing For Change (PFC), a Certified B Corp (Social Purpose Corporation) global multimedia company dedicated to unifying the world through…

A total of nine samba musical instruments, including the pandeiro (a type of hand frame drum), tam-tam (a percussion instrument,…

Former Brazilian boxer José Adilson Maguila died at the age of 66, on Thursday (24). The top heavyweight and one…

Brazilian model Valentina Sampaio and American Alex Consani made history as the first transgender women to walk in the Victoria’s…

The film I’m Still Here, by director Walter Salles, has been selected to represent Brazil in the race for Best International…

This is the very first English language edition of the beloved Brazilian children’s book Marcelo, Martelo, Marmelo, originally published in 1976.…

Considered one of the largest religious celebrations in the world, it takes place every year in Belém, capital of the…

In a unanimous decision, the Cultural Heritage Advisory Council of the National Historical and Artistic Heritage Institute (Iphan) declared the…

The Folklore Festival of Parintins in Amazonas and the cuisine of Pará have gained prominence in the event “Visit Brasil…

The bronze statues of some famous people like poets, singers, songwriters, writers, and soccer players are already part of Rio…

Brazilian singer Anitta won the Best Latin Music Video category at the MTV Video Music Awards, held at the UBS…

Sergio Mendes died at the age of 83 in Los Angeles, United States, where he had lived since the 1960s.…

A ten-minute standing ovation. That was the audience reaction after watching the premiere of director Walter Salles’ new feature film,…

On September 7, 2024, Brazil celebrates the 202nd anniversary of its independence, a milestone that marks over two centuries of sovereignty…

Since 1967, the annual celebrations of International Literacy Day (ILD) have taken place on 8 September around the world to remind…

Amazon Day is a series of unique and immersive experiences to celebrate the Brazilian Amazon. It will take place at…

MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) nominees were announced on Tuesday (6), and Taylor Swift led among them. Swift received ten…

A celebration that brings a piece of German tradition to the heart of Brazil. Come with us to explore the…

MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) nominees were announced on Tuesday (6), and Taylor Swift led among them. Swift received ten…

Simone Biles, the most decorated American gymnast of all time at the Olympic Games, added another gold medal to her…

It’s Time For “Time And Again!” — the highly-anticipated new recording by world-renowned Brazilian pianist, composer and vocalist Eliane Elias. Officially…

The Inffinito Brazilian Film Festival is one of the longest-running and most significant cultural events in the cities of Miami, Miami Beach,…

The Pontal Museum in Rio de Janeiro is hosting “O Sol do Sertão (The Hinterland Sun),” a retrospective of Brazilian…

Brazilian model Maria Klaumann, part of the new generation of models, was honored at an event promoted by the prestigious V…

The Brazilian Game Companies Association (Abragames), with collaboration of the consulting firm Nordicity, has released a new report outlining the…

Brazilian immigrant and writer Ana Crespo, born in Rio de Janeiro and currently residing in Colorado, launched a new children’s…

Researchers in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, have made a momentous discovery for the paleontology. In May, after heavy rains…

The composer, musician and immortal of the Brazilian Academy of Letters (ABL), Gilberto Gil, participated in the launch of two…

June quadrilles (quadrilhas juninas), one of Brazil’s most traditional and representative cultural expressions, have now joined samba schools, forró, and…

With a career spanning fifty-eight years, Chico Buarque has composed 537 songs, recorded 1,302 tracks, released 50 albums (solo or…

Brazilian poet Adélia Prado is the winner of the 2024 edition of the Camões Prize, the most important award for…

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Friday (Jun. 21) he will sanction the bill legalizing casinos and gambling…

Ballet Arizona announced its new artistic director, internationally acclaimed dancer, choreographer, director and arts leader, Daniela Cardim, who will be the first woman…

Guitarist Flavio Silva gives his beloved Brazilian jazz a new electrical charge with “Eko,” set to arrive June 7 on his own Break Free…

The Museum of Modern Art announces Projects: Tadáskía, on view in the Museum’s street-level galleries from May 24 through October…

The 2024 season of Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage, New York City’s iconic outdoor performing arts festival, was just announced…

“Amazônia Viva”, a 10 minute long film, is an immersive experience through the Tapajós River region, which uses 360° filming…

After a closure lasting nearly a year and a half, the Museum of Sexual Diversity reopened its exhibition spaces in…

In the heart of Brazil, nestled within the rich tapestry of its cultural heritage, lies a festival that embodies the…

The Museum of Modern Art announces Projects: Tadáskía, on view in the Museum’s street-level galleries from May 24 through October…

The 2024 season of Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage, New York City’s iconic outdoor performing arts festival, was just announced…

An intimate portrait of Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva that explores the rise, fall and return to power of a…

Brazilian popstar Anitta released a new videoclip for the song ‘Aceita’, where she celebrates her faith and connection with Candomblé,…

Rodolpho Parigi (b. 1977, São Paulo, Brazil) is part of a new generation of Brazilian artists who emerged in the…

With elements that translate what is best in the territories, Rio de Janeiro offers besides the traditional tourist attractions, a…

Designed by famous Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer, Palmas, the capital of the state of Tocantins, was inaugurated on May 23,…

Vocalist, pianist, and composer Karrin Allyson writes the long-awaited next chapter in her series of love letters to Brazil on the aptly titled “A…

Brazilian global DJ, producer and humanitarian ALOK, released in April his much-anticipated album “The Future is Ancestral.” The project is…

The Brazilian Music Foundation is celebrating its 10th Anniversary on May 9th, 2024, 8:30PM, at The National Opera Center, in…

The city of Rio de Janeiro is expecting 1.5 million people to attend Madonna’s concert in Copacabana on Saturday, May…

Brazilian singer Anitta is back with new music. The 31-year-old recording artist released her sixth studio album, Funk Generation, on Friday,…

‘Praça dos Três Poderes’, one of the best-known tourist attractions in Brasília, the capital of Brazil, will be restored. The…

According to data from the 2022 Census conducted by the Brazilian government´s statistics agency IBGE, Brazil is home to approximately…

Lo Leão’s debut international exhibition will take place at the Consulate General of Brazil in New York from April 11th…

The 24th Havana Film Festival New York (www.HFFNY.com), a project of The American Friends of the Ludwig Foundation of Cuba…

World-renowned model and wellness advocate Gisele Bündchen presents in “Nourish”, her first book, 100 delicious and approachable recipes based on…

In major cultural expressions, in rhythms and dances, in gastronomy, in visual arts, in architecture, in religiosity and in the…

May is the month of brides and Rio has everything to be the ideal scenario for this special celebration. Just…

The project “Colors of Brazil” at the Gentileza Intermodal Terminal, in Rio de Janeiro, is the largest urban art corridor…

“My God, grant me the courage to live 365 days and nights, all empty of your presence. Give me the…

In July 2022, a law defined April 19 as Brazil’s Day of the Indigenous Peoples—no longer “Indian Day”—aimed at celebrating…

In 2023, Brazil ranked ninth in the world’s top ten music markets—a remarkable performance chiefly boosted by streaming. Last year,…

In celebration of International Women’s Month, the Embassy and Consulates of the United States in Brazil announce the six Brazilian…

The Brazilian Photojournalist Joel Silva missed the birth of his son. 24 years ago, when he was born, Joel was…

The Brazilian Academy of Letters (ABL) has launched a digital version of Machado de Assis, which interacts and answers questions…

In the International women’s month, an international group exhibition with artwork from women all over the world is coming to…

Choro, a genuinely Brazilian musical genre, also known as ‘chorinho’, has been declared a cultural heritage of Brazil, recognizing its…

International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Each year,…

Rio de Janeiro welcomed a new cultural center: the Polo Cultural ItalianoRio – art, design, and innovation. This center is…

Easter is an important celebration of Christianity that remembers the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The date of…

Every March 17th, the U.S. becomes an emerald country for a day. Americans wear green clothes and drink green beer.…

If you are one of those who really enjoy Eduardo Kobra’s incredible work, we have some great news. The artist…

Around 8 million people enjoyed Carnival in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Six million revelers were spread across 399…

In the year in which Marquês de Sapucaí celebrated its 40th anniversary, Viradouro Samba School had the best performance among…

The Marquês de Sapucaí Sambódromo (place where schools of Samba perform), located in the central region of Rio de Janeiro,…

Tuesday morning, last official day of carnival in Rio de Janeiro, the thermal sensation in the streets of the city…

This year, Saturday, February 10, 2024 marks the start of the Lunar New Year.  Each year the date of the Lunar…

Et Alia Theater, a New York-based theater company made up of women from around the world, will present “Until Dark”…

The Consulate General of Brazil in New York will hold a lecture by NYU professor Rafael Urano Frajndlich about the…

The volume of funds left by international tourists in Brazil in 2023 has set a new record—$6.9 billion—and made the…

The first samba school just for women was born in Rio de Janeiro 10 years ago. Called “Grêmio Recreativo Escola…

The Carmen Miranda Museum, in Rio de Janeiro, was officially created in 1956. However, its inauguration only took place 20…

Magos Herrera and Monica Salmaso, two extraordinary singers who started collaborating virtually during the pandemic (including in this Music of the…

The Museum of Modern Art announces Crafting Modernity: Design in Latin America , 1940–1980 , the first exhibition by a major American museum…

Forty-three human skeletons were found during the excavations of a project in the State of Maranhão, in Brazil, where the…

This year’s Carnival in Brazil is expected to bring in BRL 9 billion—up 10 percent from last year’s figure, according…

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva approved the law that will declare 2024 as the “National Year of Fernando…

Going to Rio in the next few weeks? Get ready to experience one of the most amazing parties of the…

Are you a Capoeira nerd? Well, if you find yourself constantly talking about the latest movements, practices, and philosophies behind…

The governor of Rio de Janeiro, Claudio Castro, sanctioned in November a law that makes the ‘Centro Luiz Gonzaga de…

Glicéria Tupinambá will represent Brazil at the 2024 Venice Biennale, making her the first Indigenous artist ever to do the…

Predicting the future is always tricky, but here are some major events and trends in 2024 that warrant close attention:…

In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, Princess Cruises announced it is joining with Romero Britto, the world-renowned artist known for his bold, colorful,…

The governor of Rio de Janeiro, Claudio Castro, sanctioned in November a law that makes the ‘Centro Luiz Gonzaga de…

In the mid-1960s, the Brazilian artist Hélio Oiticica [1937-1980] began embracing joyously transgressive modes of performance, film, and installation to…

The series “DNA of Crime” recently debuted in the Netflix catalog. Created by Heitor Dhalia and Leonardo Levis, and based…

Following the same exploratory tour, the Carnival Experience, promoted by Grande Rio Samba School, opens the workshop for visitors who want to know…

The Valongo Wharf archaeological site, in downtown Rio de Janeiro, reopened in November after undergoing renovation work. The restoration of…

Taylor Swift arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday (16) for a series of shows in Brazil and, in Rio,…

Experience Paulo Govea’s thought-provoking visual art at the “People of our time: The Pulse of Today’s World in Canvas” event.…

Thanksgiving is a harvest festival that originated in England and was brought to the Americas by European settlers. It is…

Amazonia builds on the premise that environmental problems require ecological knowledge as well as cultural articulation. Berta Sichel, curator; and…

With 23 votes, indigenous writer and environmental activist Ailton Krenak was elected in October to the Brazilian Academy of Letters,…

The Mondial du Fromage et des Produits Laitiers Tours, in France, awarded Brazil 81 medals in this year’s edition. The…

A severe drought in the Amazon River exposed ancient rock carvings that had been submerged for centuries. The carvings, which…

Brazilians are celebrating Halloween more than ever. Although the tradition has never been part of the Brazilian culture, in recent…

The Brazilian author and illustrator Ana Matsusaki visited the United States in the month of October to debut her book…

The title of World Book Capital is awarded annually by UNESCO to a city that has demonstrated excellence in its…

The Brazilian Academy of Cinema and Audiovisual Arts announced the film “Pictures of Ghosts” (“Retratos Fantasmas”) by Kleber Mendonça Filho as Brazil’s…

“The work began in the Poconos Mountains in Pennsylvania in the summer of 2020. I was painting and a leaf…

Heralded as the most important Brazilian novel of the century so far, this bestseller’s unique blend of magic and social…

The work of one of the most relevant Brazilian popular music artists will be performed by two great musicians: Seu…

From hippie diva to star of Novos Baianos, from fashion icon to symbol of the counterculture, going through the status…

On September 7th, 2023, Brazil celebrates its 201st birthday. The date marks Brazil’s Declaration of Independence from the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil…

What started as Ryan Keberle’s torrid love affair with Brazilian music has blossomed into something far deeper and more enduring. “Considerando”, the trombonist’s…

Brazil is experiencing a moment of prominence on the international agenda, assuming a leading role in the debate on topics…

Known as “Brazilian Mesopotamia” due to its position on the banks of Poti and Parnaíba Rivers, Teresina is a delightful…

The founder and president of BR Day New York, João de Matos, announced that BR Day the traditional Brazilian party…

Passengers flying to Rio on the shuttle from São Paulo make landing at the city’s Santos Dumont Airport, which first…

The Museum at FIT’s exhibition ¡Moda Hoy! Latin American and Latinx Fashion Design Today examines the work of 21st-century Latin…

The Brazilian photographer Leonardo Sens finally took the photo on he had long dreamed of. According to PetaPixel, he positioned himself on Icaraí…

The immersive journey, “The Messi Experience, A Dream Come True,” will debut in early 2024. It will then continue to…

Friendship bracelets, glitters, and sequins: if you’re not part of Taylor Swift’s magical world, you might be surprised to know…

TSX Entertainment unveils the TSX app, a pioneering mobile-integrated entertainment platform with a major feature – PixelStar, which allows users to…

Singer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and arranger João Donato died aged 88 in Rio de Janeiro on Monday (Jul. 17). The artist…

If you haven’t seen the work of the Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado, you have until this Saturday to visit the…

The Ministry of Culture (MinC) of Brazil and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) recently celebrated the…

“He never gave up his identity throughout his career”, emphasizes the journalist Julio Moura, author of the 562-page book “Pelas…

LGBT Pride Month is a month, typically June, dedicated to celebration and commemoration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT)…

The Brazilian feature film A Flor do Buriti (Buriti flower), produced by Brazilian Renée Nader Messora and Portuguese João Salaviza,…

Earlier this year Brazil passed a law officially recognizing the June festivities as an expression of the country’s national culture.…

Brasil Summerfest is back to NYC this summer from July 2-15 with a superb selection of some of Brazil’s most dynamic that…

Rovanio: The Music of Nanny Assis,” to be released June 23 on the German jazz label, In+Out Records is Assis’s…

For more than four decades photographer Valdir Cruz has been exploring and documenting the landscape and people of Brazil. As…

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been included on Time’s list of the 100 most influential people in 2023. The…

City Parks Foundation is announced the 2023 season of Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage, New York City’s beloved outdoor…

Edson Arantes do Nascimento, also known as the King of Football, Pelé, has received yet another posthumous tribute. In April,…

After almost two decades of work, the new Museu de Ciência da Amazônia, also known as MuCA, or the Amazon…

Interactive cultural exhibits, nearly 100 artisans, historical games, traditional dance performances, dance workshops and food vendors representing more than a…

The U.S. Consulate General in Sao Paulo, located in the district of Santo Amaro, launched a permanent exhibition with 22 panels that reproduce murals made by…

“Chosen Memories” brings together contemporary works by Latin American artists who have been investigating history as source material for their work.…

In commemoration of International Women’s Month (In March), the Embassy and Consulates of the United States in Brazil announced the…

Brazilian singer-songwriter Gilberto Gil, known for his musical innovations and political activism, has moved audiences and influenced artists and thinkers…

“Where Are You Originally From?”. The artist, River Koelo, investigates the human body, identities, and standards. All paintings show the…

Dissident Practices, on view April 19-June 16, 2023, at Anya and Andrew Shiva Gallery at John Jay College of Criminal…

In 2015, April Reign, the executive editor of Broadway Black and former lawyer, took to Twitter and launched the hashtag…

Threats to the Yanomami people are gaining attention around the world. With the exhibition at The Shed in New York,…

The International Council of Museums (Icom) published Brazil Red List, a publication that names cultural objects most subject to illicit…

Rosa Passos with Kenny Barron and Ron Carter brings the iconic Brazilian vocalist and guitarist to the Appel Room for…

Completed in time to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Brazilian independence, the Paulist Museum of the University of São Paulo…

The video distribution and monetization start-up is deploying its free direct-to-consumer streaming platform for multiple content owners in Brazil. TVCoins…

Taylor Swift extended her record-setting 2022 performance with the debut of her 10th studio album Midnights on October 21st, released…

Art at Americas Society presents “Bispo do Rosario: All Existing Materials on Earth”, the first solo exhibition in the United…

Nara Roesler New York is pleased to announce “Clouds”, a solo exhibition by Brazilian artist Bruno Dunley. A central protagonist…

New York City’s tourism industry continues to recover, forecast to attract more than 61.7 million visitors in 2023. In 2022…

Pelé, the Brazilian soccer legend who won three World Cups and became the sport’s first global icon, has died at the age…

Whether in blues, rock, gospel or jazz, Black female artists in the music industry have made historical impacts over the…

Generative AI, the tech behind popular programs such as Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, and DALL-E 2 that allows anyone to turn…

Romero Britto, internationally renowned artist and founder of the Happy Art Movement, in partnership with Paramount Consumer Products, announces the…

Holiday shopping for families with children? Check out these five totally screen-free gift ideas that are sure brighten the season…

After a meeting with president-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, singer Margareth Menezes confirmed that she accepted the invitation to…

The city of São Luís, capital of Maranhão state, in Northeast Brazil, on December 6, celebrated 25 years since its…

The award-winning Brazilian movie “Executive Order”, starring Taís Araújo, Seu Jorge and the Anglo-Brazilian actor Alfred Enoch, and directed by…

Sérgio Pereira releases his new album ‘Finesse’, which has already won 3 Global Music Awards for best Brazilian/Latin Jazz, Album,…

One of the most famous attractions in Rio de Janeiro, the Bondinho Pão de Açúcar celebrated 110 years in October.…

Gal Costa, one of the greatest voices in Brazilian Popular Music (MPB), died this Wednesday, October 9, at the age of…

Every November, The Wall Street Journal honors the people who are changing the world through the “Innovator Awards”. This year, in…

As one of this year’s most iconic vacation destinations, New York City will once again host festive dining, shopping, culture,…

Saci-Pererê /sassy-perere/ is a kind of Saci. Yes, there are many kinds of Sacis out there. The “Pererê” specimen is…

The São Paulo State Symphony Orchestra – OSESP will perform four concerts in the United States between October 10th and 15th,…

For the past few days, the famous Brazilian muralist Eduardo Kobra, 47, worked day and night to finish by September 15…

The town is located on the Bay of Ilha Grande, which is dotted with many tropical islands. Rising behind the…

If we approached rivers, mountains, dragonflies, redwoods, and reptiles as if all are alive, intelligent, suffused with soul, imagination, and…

An upcoming exhibition by Saphira & Ventura, in midtown Manhattan, will celebrate 70 years of Yara Tupynambá’s career and her 90th…

PRESS RELEASE AUGUST 9, 2022 New York, August 9, 2022 – For the third consecutive year, BR Day New York,…

This will be the first survey exhibition in the United States featuring works by Bárbara Wagner and Benjamin de Burca.…

The Cathedral of St. John the Divine has lit its columns in bright, beautiful rainbow colors in support of LGBTQ…

There are few things more abstract than light, yet so dramatically objective. It creates every color on the prism as…

MONOBLOCO, NAILAH BLACKMAN & DJ PATRICKTOR4 Sunday, June 26th, 2022 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Flushing Meadows Corona Park Grand…

• Rodrigo Amarante & Alice Caymmi June 29th @ Le Poisson Rouge Brazilian MPB / Singer Songwriter / Pop Journeyman…

Rosa Passos, the great Brazilian singer, has a pristine, delicate voice, and she puts it to spellbinding use… She sang…

GUILHERME ARANTES July 14 Weill Recital Hall – Carnegie Hall Since his 1976 debut, Brazilian composer and performer Guilherme Arantes…

Brazilian theater company Group Dot BR and House of Yes are pleased to announce Opa! São João, a taste of the Brazilian Festas Juninas…

This spring, multiple disciplinary artist Sanford Biggers will transform Rockefeller Center with several public art exhibitions, including the highly anticipated…

Dr. Daniel Becker wakes up around 4:30 a.m. every day, pours a cup of coffee, then disappears into his office…

Considered one of the richest and most diverse regions of the country due to its variety of festivities, dances, religious…

Tourists who visit Brazil can take the opportunity to get to know a number of unique cultural expressions that preserve…

Summer is coming, vaccinations are increasing, and NYC is ready to reopen on July 1st. Small local businesses are returning…

You probably use tons of expressions, idioms, and slang phrases every day that don’t make literal sense. If you ever…

The crayons and colored pencils from her childhood traced Tati’s successful journey as a renowned international graphic designer. With a…

In celebration of Women’s History Month, NYC & Co., the official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for…

Lucy loved to visit her grandma and grandpa. They lived in a little country cottage with a beautiful, big garden.…

Nara Roesler is pleased to announce ‘Amelia Toledo: 1958-2007’, the artist’s inaugural solo exhibition in the United States, at the…

Three old ravens perched on their branch, completely and utterly bored. “Nothing happens here,” croaked the first. “Nothing has ever…

Most tourists who come to New York City will have a Broadway show or play on their itinerary. It’s one…

The history has surprisingly deep origins from the colonial times of the state of Minas Gerais. It presents young women…

The National Women’s Hall of Fame has inducted six trailblazing Black women into its unique sisterhood, recognizing their contributions at…

With theatres heartbreakingly closed due to this terrible global pandemic, I thought of all those past shows I was lucky…

When you are invited to a private zoom conversation with a musical impresario like Andrew Lloyd Webber you cancel all…

It’s practically unanimous the feeling and respect people have for Eduardo Kobra. His murals bring so much creativity and life,…

We are going through the most radical transformation the world has ever seen; people are justly terrified, excited, depressed, heartbroken…

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s artistry is reaching new heights from the top of the landmark Woolworth building in a…

A film Written, Directed, and Produced by Brazilian Filmmaker Enzo Flores is on the Official Selection NewFilmmakers NY and Golden…

Hope Wanted takes place outdoors in New-York Historical’s rear courtyard (entrance by 5 West 76th Street between Central Park West…

A Brazilian filmmaker is hoping that the uncertainty brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic will generate more empathy and solidarity…

Mark Henick stood precariously on the wrong side of the railing on a crumbling, concrete overpass. The bridge spanned two…

When you get in Jalapão, leave your mobile phone at home. Watch carefully the nature of the region and plan…

One common thread weaves throughout the staggeringly diverse tapestry of music that producer, composer, keyboardist and vocalist Sergio Mendes has…

Clélia Iruzun will pay tribute to Alberto Nepomuceno in a concert to be held on March 7th, 2020 at Opera…

Rodrigo Teaser began to imitate Michael Jackson at the age of nine participating in children’s TV shows and artistic competitions.…

“Sur moderno: Journeys of Abstraction – The Patricia Phelps de Cisneros Gift” is drawn primarily from the paintings, sculptures, and…

All the world began with a yes. One molecule said yes to another molecule and life began.” – Clarice Lispector.…

When Burl Audio invited Brazilian singer-song-writer Carla Hassett to record the 1961 bossa nova tune, “Adriana” (by Roberto Menescal) at…

Feinstein’s/54 Below, Broadway’s Supper Club, presents “Songs for the World” on January 28, 2020 at 7PM (Feinstein’s/54 Below, 254 West…

Most people associate healthy cooking with boring taste and flavorless foods, but the chef Leticia Moreinos Schwartz is on a…

Lock & Shine announces the launch of a Kickstarter campaign for their first product ever “The Scarf Lock”. This new…

BRAFF Miami is an official event of the Cities of Miami and Miami Beach. The Festival’s first edition 23 years…

A new exhibition by Jay Milder opens September 27th at PAAM – Provincetown Museum, MA, curate by the art historian…

The São Paulo native tapped into a deep well of emotion for this project, which delves into various expressions of…

Fashinnovation held a successful panel discussion on July 11th at WeWork in NYC, introducing their new concept “Fashion Is To…

The 35th edition of BR Day NY will be held on September 1st, Sunday before Labor Day at 6th Avenue,…

September is coming soon. And everybody who loves Brazil and admires the Brazilian culture knows that it is time for…

“Cinema Novo is a project that is carried out in the politics of hunger, and, for this reason, suffers all…

Walls of Air was created for the Brazilian Pavilion at the 16th Venice Architecture Biennale in May of 2018. Curated…

João Gilberto, a Brazilian singer, guitarist and songwri-ter considered one of the fathers of the bossa nova genre that gained…

In June and July many cities around the country gets ready to celebrate the most typical event in the Brazilian…

From Saturday, June 8th, 2019 to Sunday, September 29th, 2019 the New York Botanical Garden will hold a large exhibition…

City Parks Foundation announced the 2019 season of Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage, New York City’s largest free outdoor…

From Friday, March 1st, to Tuesday, March 5th, Rio de Janeiro held the most famous and greatest carnival in the…

El Museo del Barrio announced the appointment of Rodrigo Moura to the position of Chief Curator. In this role, he…

Celebrated throughout the country on Mach 5th), National Classical Music Day honors the birth of maestro and composer Heitor Villa-Lobos,…

Barretos, city, north-central São Paulo state, Brazil. Known at various times as Amaral dos Barretos, Espírito Santo de Barreto, and…

Written by Brazilian journalist, researcher, writer and singer-songwriter Chris Fuscaldo, the “Discobiografia Mutante: Albums that Revolutionized Brazilian Music” is a…

The 20th Havana Film Festival New York (HFFNY) features an exceptional program with over 35 films from Cuba, Latin America…

Bibi Ferreira, the grande dame of the Brazilian stage who performed internationally and helped bring Broadway musicals to Brazil in…

For the first time, the Bons Dias! chronicles of Machado de Assis have been translated into English. Besides its unprecedented…

Mexican artist Frida Kahlo’s unique and immediately recognizable style was an integral part of her identity. Kahlo came to define…

The highly entertaining debut crime-fiction novel from Brazilian music icon and best-selling author Tony Bellotto is finally published in English.…

A three-day music festival will be held in August 2019 at the original Woodstock concert site to mark the 50th…

“Mickey: The True Original Exhibition” celebrates 90 years of Mickey Mouse’s influence on art and pop culture. Opened in November…

Brazilian cultural revolutionary Caetano Veloso has been a transformative international force since the 1960s, when he swirled bossa nova, art…

Everybody knows that Brazilians like to party. And they like so much that during Carnival the whole country stops for…

Brazilian singer Roberto Carlos announced that he will begin a new tour in the United States beginning March 9th, 2019,…

Besides gathering the most diverse nationalities, cultures and urban tribes, São Paulo is also the biggest geek and nerd stronghold…

Brazil has an ancient history, one that is complex and intricate. This has created a deep sense of culture and…

Group .BR, NY’s only Brazilian theater company, presents “Inside the wild heart” – an immersive theatrical experience based on the…

Shot in the depths of the Brazilian Jungle, Rodrigo Rodrigues Studios announced ‘Goitaca’s entry into the last stages of post-production.…

Duduka Da Fonseca and his wonderful trio of David Feldman and Guto Wirtti pay tribute to Brazilian jazz legend Dom…

When their music took Brazil and the world by storm, back in 2002, the Tribalistas intoned, on the final track…

Those who appreciate the genuine sound of Brazilian instrumental music will have the opportunity to enjoy the 4th Annual Choro…

Sundaram Tagore Chelsea presents a specially curated selection of rarely seen landscapes by celebrated photographer Sebastião Salgado. This stunning collection…

Some paths are drafted even before you take the first step. They are precipitated by a dream, a will to…

Once a year, New York becomes green and yellow to celebrate the Brazilian culture and spirit. The most anticipated party…

Sunday, September 2nd will mark the 34th annual Brazilian Day in New York. They made it easy to know the…

Celebrating the theatrical releases of three highly acclaimed Brazilian films and the realization of two special film series, Cinema Tropical,…

Handwriting works magic: it transports us back to defining moments in history, creativity, and a century, Brazilian author and publisher…

The author and Publisher Beti Rozencwajg (photo) will offer an hour and a half long afterschool workshop for kids based…

Classic master of Brazilian and world literature, Machado de Assis is getting a well-deserved recognition in the United States, thanks…

“Nossa Chape” tracks the rebuilding of the Chapecoense football club in Brazil after a November 28th, 2016 airplane crash left…

The Citi Concert Series on Today is going on in New York. Have you always wanted to attend a show…

The producers goal for Brasil Summerfest this summer is to create the biggest festival edition to date. The plan is…

Festa Junina (June Festival), also known as the festa de São João celebrates the nativity of St. John the Baptist…

Seven years after receiving the title of Cultural Heritage of Brazil, the Bumba-Meu-Boi Cultural Complex, one of the most outstanding…

The “Arches of Lapa”, as the famous Lapa Acqueduct in Rio de Janeiro is known, are celebrating their 80th anniversary…

Although internationally famous as a destination for nature tourism, Brazil is also a powerhouse on the cultural tourism segment, ranking…

September 2nd  is coming soon which means BR Day NY 2018 is in the air! Although we’re still a few months…

Now in its 16th year, The Orchid Show, at New York Botanical Garden (NYBG), showcases thousands of dramatically displayed orchids…

The annual welcome to spring at Macy’s marquee stores in New York, Chicago and San Francisco, is until April 8th…

Eliane Elias returns with Music from Man of La Mancha, set for release on April 13, 2018, via Concord Jazz.…

Nelson Freire will be in a unique presentation along with Grand Rapids Symphony on Friday, April 20th, at 8pm at…

Brazilian art is on the iconic billboards of Times Square, in a campaign to promote the exhibit “Tarsila do Amaral:…

Part of Wakanda, the imaginary realm featured in the new Marvel Comics film Black Panther, truly exists: the Iguaçu Falls,…

Brazilian Samba School Beija-Flor de Nilópolis is the champion of the 2018 Rio de Janeiro Carnaval, one of the largest…

This is the first exhibition to explore the groundbreaking contributions to contemporary art of Latin American and Latina women artists…

Throckmorton Fine Art announces a special 20th anniversary exhibition of photographs by Guggenheim Award- winning Brazilian photographer Valdir Cruz from…

Into the Amazon tells the remarkable story of the journey taken by President Theodore Roosevelt and legendary Brazilian explorer Cândido…

The Brazilian film Arábia by Affonso Uchoa and João Dumans was announced as the winner of the top award for…

In the modern world, we tend to think of ourselves as pretty good partiers. The truth is, we’re amateurs compared…

Group .BR is NYC’s only Brazilian theater company, presenting Brazilian culture through performing arts. The group is celebrating their 6th…

Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475–1564), a towering genius in the history of Western art, is the subject of this once-in-a-lifetime exhibition. During…

Gladstone Gallery presents, until December 22, an exhibition of historic works by Brazilian painter Alfredo Volpi (1896–1988), the first solo…

William Duncan is a retired veteran, and was one of the first 700 pilots trained to pilot military helicopters. Excited,…

From November 9-12th 2017, those who appreciate the genuine sound of Brazilian instrumental music will have the opportunity to enjoy…

The New York Fashion Week is one of the most iconic and celebrity-studded events the city boasts. Hundreds of models,…

It captivated Brazil when it was first published in 2000. It rapidly became a best-seller, due both to the riveting…

In the 1980s, when the world was reverberating from the shockwaves sent by AIDS, Brazilian artist José Leonilson (1957– 1993)…

apArt Private Gallery opened doors in New York City with the first ever Solo Art Exhibition “Terebintina”, by Brazilian artist…

Forró is the Brazilian, now very much international, hipswivelling, dance floor-filling, popular music and dance originated in Brazil’s Northeastern states.…

The Brazilian Film Academy announced “Bingo: The King of the Morning”, directed by Daniel Rezende, as the Brazilian movie selected…

On September 3rd BR Day in New York celebrated its 33rd year. For a party in its thirties, you may…

Traditionally, the Brazilian Day festival (BR Day NY) takes place on the Sunday before Labor Day. This year, it wouldn’t…

The Brazilian Film Festival of Miami, in September 2017, will continue its 21-year tradition of screening the most recent productions…

Tarsila do Amaral (Brazilian, 1886-1973) is a foundational figure for the history of modernism in Latin America. Next year, from…

Following the success of her previous albums ‘Meu Amor’ and ‘Kiss of Brasil’, Bianca Rossini releases ‘Vento do Norte’, her…

Located 10,000 kilometers from the Amazon and 18 hours from Rio, the city of Brasília – the capital of Brazil…

Luiz Melodia, a Brazilian actor, singer and songwriter of MPB, rock, blues, soul and samba died in the beginning of…

ArtBrazil is an annual multimedia Contemporary Art Fair that promotes and presents visual artist’s work to the American and International…

The most anticipated party of the year, BR Day NY, is scheduled for September 3rd from 11am at 6th Avenue…

The first full-scale retrospective in the United States of Hélio Oiticica’s work, the Brazilian artist. One of the most influential…

Disney confirmed a major update is coming to Epcot late last year but hasn’t announced any details on what those plans…

‘Another Gesture’ presents four German and Brazilian female artists working in painting, drawing, and photography. The notion of “another gesture”…

September is coming soon. And everybody who loves Brazil and admires the Brazilian culture knows that it is time for…

Two of John Pizzarelli’s greatest influences, Frank Sinatra and the bossa nova composer Antonio Carlos Jobim, joined forces in 1967…

Galerie Lelong is holding an exhibition of Grupo Frente until August 5th to August 5th, 2017 in New York City.…

On August 5 from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm, the City Parks Foundation brings to Central Park Brazil’s iconic samba…

The Brazilian singer and composer Flávia Bittencourt brings to the U.S. a little of the rich and diverse culture of…

Forró in the Dark is a clubby Brazilian forró band in New York City. Their home ground is Nublu in…

During the 20th edition of the Brazilian International Press Award, which took place last May in Florida, The Brasilians Newspaper…

This spring and summer the City Parks Puppet Mobile will present free performances of “Cinderella Samba” in parks across the…

Galeria Nara Roesler presents an exhibition of works by Paulo Bruscky, a Brazilian from Recife. The exhibition showcases the artist’s…

Researchers and fans of Brazilian chapbooks have another option to get information about this popular genre of Brazilian culture online.…

Music legend Tom Zé, the avantgarde conscience of Brazil’s 1960’s Tropicália movement, presents an evening of samba and bossa nova…

September is just around the corner and with it, BRDay NY 2017 is also coming soon. The 33rd edition of…

The first major retrospective exhibition in the United States devoted to Brazilian artist Lygia Pape (1927– 2004) is currently housed…

A 13-year-old Manhattan native and Brazilian national is taking the ballet scene by storm. Lara Galinari began her passion with…

Eliane Elias is on a recorded roll. Following the success of her Grammy-winning 2015 release “Made in Brazil,” the famed…

Pioneering Brazilian producer, composer, keyboardist, vocalist and Oscar-nominated songwriter Sergio Mendes will be the subject of a new feature documentary…

Paula Lima, today’s perfect symbol and icon of Samba, will fly into Pompano Beach’s Sunset to land at the LUAU…

In a career racked by tragedy, legendary Brazilian samba singer Elza Soares has persevered as a singular voice for the…

Capoeira is a cultural expression and a type of fight characterized by its agile, acrobatic and harmonious movements, in tune…

Rio de Janeiro has one of the most vibrant, live Brazilian music sce-nes in Brazil. Only São Paulo has a…

On Friday, February 24, millions of revellers took to the streets of Rio de Janeiro to mark the start of…

Cinema Tropical presents its new film series MUSIC+FILM BRAZIL, celebrating one of the world’s most vibrant musical cultures. This series…

A Brazilian Street Art Exhibition called “Synopsis of an Urban Memoir”, with works byAlto*Contraste, Branco, Bugre, Camila Crivelenti, Ciro Schu,…

A recent show focused on the Abstract Figurative Expressionist from 1952 to the 65s highlighted the work of Jay Milder,…

HFFNY History Havana Film Festival New York is an internationally recognized film festival celebrating Latin American cinema. In its 18th…

Capital Inicial is a post-punk/new wave band who had considerable success, having recorded seven albums from 1982 to 1996. They…

Felipe Galganni’s (Brazil/NYC) TAP & TOM is a concert blending tap dance and bossa nova with music direction by award…

The Sheen Center’s new series, Jazz on Bleecker Street concludes the season with Elegantly Brazilian and the Requinte Trio (and…

Marisa Monte is not what you would call a conventional performer – in spite of having a very suc-cessful career…

Brazilian culture has been influenced greatly by the Portuguese, Indians, Africans, Europeans and settlers from the Middle East and Asia.…

The Gale NewsVault, a digital platform offered by the Periodicals Portal of Brazil’s Centre for Improvement of Higher Education Personnel…

The exhibition Samico Between Worlds [Rumors of War in Times of Peace] presents to the public of New York City…

Leandro Firmino and Mario Babic are set to star in Rodrigo Rodrigues’s upcoming internationally co-produced Adventure Drama ‘Goitaca’, a movie…

March is the month of birth of Heitor Villa-Lobos and to commemorate the 130th anniversary of his birth the Brazilian…

Eloise dreams of becoming a ballerina and an actress. When her overbearing parents step in and limit her opportunities, Eloise…

The music of Brazilian rock superstar Rita Lee Jones has been part of my life as far as I can…

Sambatribe.com is live. The US-based Brazilian-themed online store offers the essence of Brazil on t-shirts, hoodies, iPhone cases, wall art,…

As founder and leader of the group Homenagem Brasileira, San Francisco-based vocalist/educator Sandy Cressman has had many opportunities over the…

More than 34 years after her death from an accidental overdose, Brazilians still can’t get enough of Elis Regina, considered…

Six years is a long time to wait between albums for a new artist, but São Paulo-born Luisa Maita seemed…

A Brazil in Concert Group apresenta o show que faz parte da turnê da banda que celebra os 30 anos de…

There is no better way to unwind than attending a sunset concert with Brazilian guitarist, singer-songwriter, and onetime member of…

In the fresh sounds of Brazzamerica, three veteran Brazilian-American musicians tell their life story in the universal language of great…

This year the traditional SummerStage brings Monobloco, Cabruêra, Boogarins and DJ Luiz Santos, all from Brazil. The free concerts taking…

  This year the 32nd annual Brazilian Day in NY will take place September 4th, Labor Day weekend. This sensational…

Sérgio Mendes, one of the most internationally successful Brazilian artists of all time, has influenced the music industry for over…

The movie “Little Secret,” directed by David Schurmann, is the Brazilian foreign-language Oscar candidate. Based on true events “Little Secret”…

Emerson Fittipaldi, a former racecar driver and Formula One World Champion, attended the “Feijoada” and 32nd BR Day NY events…

For one night, Brazil in Concert fused Brazilian and American culture for their Halloween event. The Brazil in Concert Group…

During her two-night residence at The Upper West Side’s Symphony Space, Bibi Ferreira took the stage with her “Four Times…

PEN America Publication gives voice to under-represented Brazilian women writers in the second issue of “Glossolalia” entitled “Women Writing Brazil”.…

The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences unveiled this year’s nominations, with Brazil leading the pack with seven nominations,…

Film Forum is proud to present the U.S. theatrical premiere of Anna Muylaert’s “Don’t Call me Son”, beginning Wednesday, November…

If you love Brazil’s history, literature and culture, but don’t read in Portuguese, you should visit the web page of…

Pedro Almodóvar will be honored with a major career retrospective at The Museum of Modern Art. Opening on November 29…

The Second International Choro Festival will be presented this year by the Brazilian Music Foundation (http://bmf-usa.org) in New York on…

THE OTHER MOZART is the true, untold story of Nannerl Mozart, the sister of Amadeus – a prodigy, keyboard virtuoso and…

Brazilians know how to party like anyone else. So, you can’t miss the 32nd annual Br Day NY. On September…