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,…
In 2023, Brazil ranked ninth in the world’s top ten music markets—a remarkable performance chiefly boosted by streaming. Last year,…
International tourists visiting Brazil left US$800.6 million in the country in January 2024, according to the Central Bank (BC). The…
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…
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…
Silver Tourism is an area that can be included in the broader “silver economy” concept. The European Parliament defines the…
Around 8 million people enjoyed Carnival in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Six million revelers were spread across 399…
Tickets for the 2024 Copa America in the United States will go on sale on February 28, CONMEBOL has announced.…
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 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…
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…
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,…
FIFA warned Brazil on Sunday (24) it could suspend its national teams and clubs from international competitions if an intervention…
The National Football League will play a regular season game in Brazil in 2024 – the first ever in South…
The 2024 Copa América will be the 48th edition of the Copa América, the quadrennial international men’s soccer championship organized by South America’s football ruling…
The governor of Rio de Janeiro, Claudio Castro, sanctioned in November a law that makes the ‘Centro Luiz Gonzaga de…
FIFA warned Brazil on Sunday (24) it could suspend its national teams and clubs from international competitions if an intervention…
The new flights operated by Delta Air Lines from Rio de Janeiro arrived in Atlanta and New York Dec. 17,…
As the winter season arrives in the North Hemisphere, the South Hemisphere prepare for a very hot summer season. If…
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.…
Forbes Advisor has carried out research to create an Index of the 50 best countries for ecotourism. Scoring is based…
Traveling between Brazil and the United States is still more expensive than used to be. But it is not different…
A new requirement for travelers going to Europe, scheduled to go into effect next year, has been delayed – again…
Home to around 35 thousand kilometers of internal waterways and one of the largest freshwater availabilities in the world, Brazil…
Thanksgiving is a harvest festival that originated in England and was brought to the Americas by European settlers. It is…
The Mondial du Fromage et des Produits Laitiers Tours, in France, awarded Brazil 81 medals in this year’s edition. The…
Forbes Advisor has carried out research to create an Index of the 50 best countries for ecotourism. Scoring is based…
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 fruit of the re-democratization process that brought to an end 21 years of dictatorship (1964–1985), the Brazilian Constitution is…
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…
Brazil took the presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for a one-month term in the beginning of October.…
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…
The best hotel in the world is Passalacqua, an 18th-century villa on the shores of Lake Como in Italy that…
On September 7th, 2023, Brazil celebrates its 201st birthday. The date marks Brazil’s Declaration of Independence from the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil…
As students return to classrooms, doctors say that it’s important to ensure that children are up-uo-date with routine childhood vaccinations.…
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…
Following a vegan diet doesn’t just reduce one’s impact on the environment, it’s associated with a range of health benefits,…
Located by the beach that is one of the icons of Rio de Janeiro, the Copacabana Palace, with 239 rooms…
Known as “Brazilian Mesopotamia” due to its position on the banks of Poti and Parnaíba Rivers, Teresina is a delightful…
Brazil’s 2022 Demographic Census showed that 1,693,535 individuals declare themselves indigenous countrywide, or 0.83 percent of the nation’s resident population,…
Music, hairstyles and fashions may change over time but one thing remains constant: Americans love their coffee and it seems,…
The Brazilian government has announced that it will extend the visa waiver for Americans, Canadians and Australians who plans to…
The governments of Brazil and Japan have agreed on the reciprocal exemption of visitor visas for holders of regular passports…
The United States has thousands of kilometers of abandoned railroad tracks that trains no longer use. Rails to Trails, a…
Anavilhanas National Park is the ideal destination for visitors who are looking for a complete nature-tourism experience. Amazing wildlife, vegetation,…
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…
edX, a leading global online learning platform from 2U, Inc. announced that Project University, an affiliate of Project Company developing academic courses with…
Brazil is in a strong position to give its people a better life while also successfully confronting the threat of…
Friendship bracelets, glitters, and sequins: if you’re not part of Taylor Swift’s magical world, you might be surprised to know…
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 famed Atlantic City Boardwalk will enter a new era this summer with the debut of ISLAND Waterpark at The Showboat Resort. ISLAND…
The world’s biggest cruise ship has completed construction at a shipyard in Finland and has made its first foray into…
The Ministry of Culture (MinC) of Brazil and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) recently celebrated the…
Renowned for its mild weather and European-influenced architecture, the state of Rio Grande do Sul is frequently visited by tourists…
“He never gave up his identity throughout his career”, emphasizes the journalist Julio Moura, author of the 562-page book “Pelas…
Australia and New Zealand will co-host the ninth FIFA Women’s World Cup, which will take place from 20 July to…
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.…
With a prestigious hotel in the top-ten list of the best hotels in the world (Hotel Colline de France), Gramado is a…
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…
The United States Embassy and Consulates in Brazil, in partnership with Amazon.com and the implementation of the +Unidos Group, opens…
In the U.S., the number of people who spoke a language other than English at home nearly tripled from 23.1…
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.…
The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce announced Martín Escobari as the American recipient of the 2023 Person of the Year Awards. For the past 51 years, the…
In commemoration of International Women’s Month (In March), the Embassy and Consulates of the United States in Brazil announced the…
The strength of the country relies on its estimated 33.2 million small businesses, which comprise 99.9 percent of all American…
As every small business owner soon learns, growing sources of revenue and cash flow are key to survival, particularly during…
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…
Alter do Chão was described as one of the best beach destinations in Brazil by English newspaper The Guardian. The…
The Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, in the northern state of Maranhão, is running for the title of World Natural Heritage…
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,…
International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the historical, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day…
The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce announced Walter Schalka as the Brazilian recipient of the 2023 Person of the Year Awards.…
The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce announced Amigos do Bem as the recipient of the 2023 Social Responsibility Award. The award…
In Brazil, Secretary Kerry advanced the U.S.-Brazil Climate Change Working Group that Presidents Biden and Lula relaunched during their February…
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…
Calm, stunning scenery and excellent beaches make up this paradise located in Paranaguá Bay, Curitiba. Ilha do Mel (Honey Island)…
Costa Cruises is strengthening its relationship with the Brazilian market by having the Costa Firenze, the Costa Favolosa and the…
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…
Delta becomes first major U.S. airline to introduce fast, free Wi-Fi for all, in partnership with T-Mobile. Experience coming to…
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…
Calm, stunning, natural scenery and excellent beaches make up this paradise located in Paranaguá Bay, only 130 km from Curitiba.…
Rio’s samba school league LIESA on Monday, December 5, started selling tickets for the parades of the top-ranking samba schools…
Who will win the 2022 World Cup? For now, we don’t know, but from the web sustainability point of view,…
Make way for the new champ! Alex Pereira defeated Israel Adesanya and claimed the UFC’s Middleweight Championship title at UFC…
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…
Located about 160 km from the city of Rio de Janeiro, Angra dos Reis and its clear blue-green waters offer…
Natal, capital city of the state of Rio Grande do Norte, on Brazil’s north-eastern tip is known for its extensive…
Royal Caribbean International has revealed the first look at the highly anticipated Icon of the Seas, the Icon of Vacations,…
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.…
Brazil will be taking a much-changed line-up to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, with more than half the squad…
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,…
The São Paulo State Symphony Orchestra – OSESP will perform four concerts in the United States between October 10th and 15th,…
◊ POLITICS ◊ US Congressional Elections The 2018 United States elections will mostly be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.…
Fernando de Andrade used to be homeless, living on the streets of the world’s eighth biggest city, São Paulo in…
Brazilian culture has been influenced greatly by the Portuguese, Indians, Africans, Europeans and settlers from the Middle East and Asia.…
Generation after generation, coffee is not only part of Brazilians everyday life, but also an essential part of their history…
People usually say that Carnival in Brazil is the biggest party in the world. There is a reason for that.…
For many years, Brazil prepared itself for two major international events, the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympic and…