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Capoeira
Capoeira is an afro-Brazilian cultural expression that combines martial arts, dance and music. The word is derived from the Tupi language and refers to the low bushes found in the interior of Brazil...
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Carnival
Carnival is the signature celebration of Brazil, a synthesis of our interracial cultures and joie de vivre. The event is determined by the Christian lunar calendar and originated in the 11th century,...
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The country of carnival, capoeira and maracatu, Brazil is a mixture of races and rhythms, an explosion of joy and festive folklore. The foundation of brazilian culture has been shaped throughout...
View ArticleBaião
A typical musical style from the northeast of Brazil, Baião was originally performed with accordions, but today’s musicians also use a triangle, guitar and flute. The Baião is danced in pairs, with...
View ArticleForró
Forró is a popular Brazilian celebration that originated in the northeast of the country. With European and African influences, it is characterized by the mixture of cultures, like most Brazilian...
View ArticleFrevo
Frevo is a rhythm from Pernambuco, derived from military marches, maxixe and capoeira. It emerged in the city of Recife, at the end of the 19th century, and is characterized by an extremely fast-paced...
View ArticleQuadrilha (square dance)
The quadrilha (square dance) originated in Holland and was introduced in Brazil during the Regency period. It was very popular at the 19th century balls of the Brazilian elite, especially in Rio de...
View ArticleMaracatu
Maracatu is a folkloric musical manifestation that has its origins in the Afro-Brazilian culture in Pernambuco. It grew out of a mixture of indigenous, African and European culture and emerged in the...
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Bumba-Meu-Boi
Bumba-meu-boi is the most important folklore celebration in Maranhão, in the northeast of Brazil. It’s a mixture of theatrical performance, dance and music. The celebration portrays the legend of a...
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