Two words: Carlinhos Brown.

Reason enough to show up for the Brazil Day celebration in NYC this weekend. Get details about location, time, and other performers on Afropop’s blog: http://blog.afropop.org/2010/08/brazilian-day-nyc-2010.html

 
 

About The Author

Julie Schwietert

Julie Schwietert Collazo is a writer, editor, researcher, and translator currently in New York, formerly of Mexico City and San Juan. She is Matador's managing editor and is the lead faculty member of MatadorU's travel writing program.

Environment →

Website on alternatives to private car use in Sao Paulo suggests riding a chicken to work.

Nonlinear Narrative →

"Eyes meet and a half smile, but you don’t meet someone on the ônibus."

Trip Planning →

Russell Slater has some advice for you on your next trip to Rio.

Photo Essay →

Modern gonzo Robin Esrock and partner Ana Alheiro lay out the argument in photographs.

Culture and Art Festivals →

Rio's not the only Carnival in Brazil, and for many Brazilians it's not even the most...

Climbing →

Pulling down hard routes on the wild limestone formations.

Music + Events →

I thought my collection of Brazilian music was pretty impressive… until I went to...

Program Profiles →

From Rio to Floripa, the best places to study in Brazil. Warning: you might not want to...