| The "Brazilian Sound" is the
ultimate "bible of the Brazilian music scene" as one reader
described it. This excellent work by Chris McGowan and Ricardo Pessanha
is a comprehensive hub of information on all genres of Brazilian music
and feature several interviews with great artists like Jobim, Milton,
etc.. It also contain information about the Samba Schools, Rio Carnival
and its music venues.. The book's glossary is equally impressive...
It's definitely a must !!! |
"Carioca" is the general name
given to a person born in Rio (Like me !!). The term comes from a
native Brazilian indian tongue and means "A casa do homem branco"
(The white man's house) . "Cari" = homem branco (white man);
"oca"="casa" (house). This book teaches you how
to become a real carioca !!! If you are going to Rio and don't wanna
feel like a tourist then this book is essential to you.... |
Joseph A. Page's view on this huge country:
Brazilian culture, people, politics, religion and , of course, soccer
!!! |
This is the ultimate guide on Rio. Find
here all the useful information you need to get around the "Wonderful
City" as a Carioca... And guess what.. The Lonely Planet is an
Australian company... Highly recommended... |
(DVD) Exceptional performance by Brazilian
actress Fernanda Montenegro. The film shows the sad reality of Brazil
social misfortunes mixed with the emotional relationship between a
lonely woman and a vagrant boy. Definitely a great movie !!!
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