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a cool and cheap place to stay in salvador ?

paulo — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:44:38 GMT

anyone with a tip about a nice place to stay in salvador?help!!

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Rio 2016

Jacques — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 02:55:38 GMT

YouTube of promotional campaign for Rio's bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympics

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z00jjc-WtZI

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Brazil Camp coming to US

Eric — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:40:12 GMT

Oi gente -- Huge event coming in June -- an week-long immersion in Brazilian music and dance. A first this June in New England for Brazil Camp East and the 13th big year of California Brazil Camp. Superb talents direct from Brazil plus the best US-based instructors for guitarists, drummers, dancers, jazz folks, and more. calbrazilcamp.com (California event) and calbrazilcamp.com/bce (New Hampshire) for details. And there's a significant discount if you enroll by April 1.

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Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival - Bahia Edition - LABRFF 2009 - March 12-15

boxeswithknobs — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:53:09 GMT

http://www.labrff.com/about.asp

Wed. Mar. 11 8:00pm
PRE-EVENT with Singer MONTSERRAT
LATIN SENSATION, MONTSERRAT, BRINGS
“BOLEROS WITH BOSSA”
To open the Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival Pre-event
Brentwood Theatre, West Los Angeles
Free admission, RSVP to rsvp@labrff.com

Thu. Mar. 12
OPENING NIGHT GALA
“A BEAUTIFUL NIGHT TO FLY”
(Bela Noite Para Voar)
Directed by: Zelito Viana

Red Carpet Event 6:00pm
Opening Ceremony 7:30pm
Opening Film 8:30pm
After party entertainment provided at Stella Artois' lounge with DJ Elias Cabuzz from New York
Brazilian Celebrities attending the red carpet: Erika Mader, Murilo Rosa, Jair Oliveira, Jose de Abreu, Selton Mello, Malu Mader, Caua Reymond, Paloma Rocha, Mini Kerti
Hollywood celebrities attending red carpet will be announced on March 12th.
$60 includes After Party.Click here to purchase your ticket!!!
Venue: The Landmark, Westside Pavilion

Fri. Mar. 13
Screenings from 10:00am - 11:00pm
Special tribute to Glauber Rocha

Painel Discussion 1 - "Locations: how to shoot in Brazil"
Workshop about the State of Bahia:

Workshop about the State of Bahia: The Ministry of Tourism Embratur, and the Secretariat of Tourism of the State of Bahia are very pleased to invite the Los Angeles Touristic Trade to attend a special documentary: “ Bahia is it and too much more” and “ Embratur Brasil –Sensacional” with Q & A opportunity.
We will be distributing promotional materials and offering a cocktail with great taste of Bahian Food. FREE EVENT! rsvp@labrff.com

Cocktail Party at LABRFF's lounge
Venue: The Landmark, Westside Pavilion
Sat. Mar. 14
Screenings from 10:00am - 11:00pm
Special tribute to Glauber Rocha
Painel Discussion 2 - "New Media"
Painel Discussion 3 - "The film and legacy of Glauber Rocha"
Cocktail Party at LABRFF's lounge
Venue: The Landmark, Westside Pavilion

Sun. Mar. 15
Screenings from 10:00am - 11:00pm
Special tribute to Glauber Rocha
Painel Discussion 3 - " The tricks and traps of financing in Brazil and abroad for new filmmakers"

CLOSING NIGHT & AWARDS CEREMONY
“Golden Oldies”
(Casa da Mae Joana)
Directed by: Hugo Carvana

Red Carpet Event 6:00pm
Awards Ceremony 7:00pm
Closing Film 8:00pm
After party entertainment provided at Stella Artois' lounge
$40 includes After Party. Click here to purchase your ticket!!!Venue: The Landmark, Westside Pavilion

2nd Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival - LABRFF 2009
March 12 - 15
at The Landmark, Westside Pavilion
10850 West Pico at Westwood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA (90064)
Enter on Westwood Blvd. or Pico Blvd.
Tickets: (310) 961-4986
• Showtimes & Information: (310) 465-6529

For full information on events, films and/or painel discussions, please contact LABRFF at info@labrff.com

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Made In Brazil 2 Year Anniv. feat. MauMau +More! - Friday March 6, 2009

boxeswithknobs — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 01:27:29 GMT

Made In Brazil 2 Year Anniv. feat. MauMau +More!
Friday March 6, 2009 at 10:00pm
CineSpace
6356 Hollywood Blvd. 2nd Floor
Los Angeles, California 90028 Get Directions
Since 2007, over twenty thousand people across 10 parties in five cities have been captivated by the sensual sounds, style and sexiness of Made In Brazil. To celebrate its two-year anniversary, Made In Brazil presents a very special night at Cinespace.

FRIDAY, March 6th, 2009
10pm - 4am

http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1857739/

CINESPACE - 6356 Hollywood Blvd - 2nd level
on the corner of Hollywood and Ivar

Two Man Mafia (DJ Miolaro & Ricardo Morandini)
MAU - MAU (Smartbiz)
Rodrigo Ayala (3Plus)

http://liquified.com
Website: http://liquified.com

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Anyone living in or currently visiting Brazil?

nurseman — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 02:46:40 GMT

Visited there in 1999 and loved it. Wondered if anyone is there now, or just came back with some impressions or stories. I would love to hear some street level news from the land of samba.

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Carnival in Salvador

Boris — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:46:18 GMT

Any body going? or already there?
If you have already been there, do you have any recommendations for the parties? which one, which circuit do you recommend, where to stay?

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Eu acabei de voltar do Brasil. Procurando amigos Brazileiros!

Alexis — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:15:26 GMT

Oi Tudu mundo,
Eu acabei de voltar de uma experiência de 2 anos em Brasil. Eu trabalhei e vivi e viajei lá, e agora eu estou com choque(culture shock) profundo aqui em San Francisco. Eu amaria encontrar-se com brasileiros para o amazade e continuar a falar o português. Você pode ver, de minha escrita, que eu não sou ainda fluent, mas eu também não quero perder a língua. Na maior parte, eu amo Brasil e os povos e quero ficar conectada!

Entendeu??
Contact me- lets hang out!
um beijo,
Alexis

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Salvador, Bahia!

boxeswithknobs — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:40:25 GMT

I finally made it in last Saturday... having a ball exploring the depths of art, music, and culture here... I am trying document what I can as camera and time allows.

Pics are under my profile and also at http://www.flickr.com/photos/boxeswithknobs

Middle leg of this trip I plan to get out of Salvador proper to explore the southern islands, boipeba & morro de sao paulo. I can see that I really need about a month here!

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Burners in Rio for New Year?

Oroc — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:37:08 GMT

Hullo Brazil! My wife and I are dedicated Burners who live in New Orleans - we built the Lady Sassafras playa riverboat that was at Burning man this year - and we will be in Rio over the New Year and would love to meet some Burners who are there -

I also kite-surf and paraglide if you happen to do these as well! I have been to Rio 3 times, but its the first time for my wife, so she will be going crazy!

besos
Roc and Laurie.

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Brazil Community in Portland, OR

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 14:46:54 GMT

Are there any local Brazilians that are here in Portland, Oregon? If so, please contact me. Renata and I would love to meet, go out, do things and hang out with Brazilian people (whether or not both are Brazilians are if it's an inter-racial relationship).

Thanks.

Marcas

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deixar, partir, sair

kalajagati — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:26:36 GMT

can someone please explain the difference between deixar, partir, and sair?
thanks!

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surname Guinle

proinsias — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 18:14:55 GMT

Hello,
Can someone please give me a meaning and origin for the surname Guinle. I have been told that it is a Brazilian and Argentinian surname of old Irish origin being a varient of Ginley. Any help will be appreciated. Please contact me at pmagfhionnaile@hotmail.com
Proinsias

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the mango tree - ipanema hostel

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:13:08 GMT

has anyone ever stayed at the mango tree in ipanema...rj? i've read online reviews, but would like to hear more.

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brazil..

simon — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:04:09 GMT

what is the name of the song that goes something like this.. "brasil, lalalalalalalalala"??

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Introducing Sonantes (featuring CéU) / Free Download

Bob — Tue, 13 May 2008 02:51:00 GMT

Introducing Sonantes (featuring CéU)
album out May 20th

Sonantes is a Sao Paulo based musical collective featuring the vocal talents of CéU in collaboration with Pupillo and Dengue, members of the Brazilian group Nação Zumbi, as well as Rica Amabis from Instituto and Gui Amabis. Their unique debut release is a collection of atmospheric songs written for imaginary films and features guest stars Siba, Lucio Maia, Beto Villares, Apollo 9 and others. This special "labor of love" project brought together some of the most exciting artists from Sao Paulo's vital music scene in a creative atmosphere where they could combine Brazilian, African, Cuban and electronic influences to create a unique collection of atmospheric songs that sound like they were written for a series of imaginary films.

Release Date May 20th

For free download of "Quilombo te Espera" go to: www.sixdegreesrecords.com/sonantes.php

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Any burners in Salvador?

Flora — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 15:41:51 GMT

Hey ya'll

My fiance and I are traveling in Brazil (currently in Joao Pessoa in the northeast). We are heading to Salvador at the beginning of April and will be living there for two months. We would love to meet you if you're there or get any tidbits of your wisdom if you've been there before. We're especially interested in samba, capoeira, portuguese classes, artists, good vibes......:)

Obrigada!
Flora

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I absolutely LOVE Sao Paulo!

jonbe — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:46:26 GMT

I just got back from 7 days in that crazy city...part of my love could be that I had wonderful hosts in MixBrasil, the film festival, but MAN oh MAN is that town fun!!!!

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let's go to Brasil late March/early april

Sam Ann Tha — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 17:28:09 GMT

I can fly to Brasil for free. I would go alone, but only speak a few words of Portuguese. Working on that, but probably not enough to get me around in a few weeks. anyone interested in going? I live in NYC, can either meet up down there, or if you live on the east coast, maybe we can fly down together. please reply to my regular email (not on tribe often) samiamfoto@gmail.com

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Business networking and Events

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 13:23:12 GMT

i would like to invite my Tribe network to join me on www.connectture.com - its a social business network based in Europe with a growing base of users from all over the world. Easy way of keeping track of your Business Network.

Cheers

Sarah

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Apartment in Rio

Johnericg — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 14:35:01 GMT

I have a studio apartment for rent in Leme. Safe area. Great view. 500 reals a month. It is open on Jan. 1

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Learning Brazilian Portuguese

musie — Sun, 25 Apr 2004 04:05:42 GMT

Hello! (Oi!)
My boyfriend is from Goiania, and I'm attempting to learn Brazilian Portuguese. I know some Italian, and some Spanish, so a lot of words are familiar to me, but the pronunciation is killing me! Does anyone have any advice for learning? (My boyfriend isn't a very good teacher -he gets too frustrated. His mom is a better teacher, but I don't see her often, and she doesn't speak any English! We do a lot of pointing and acting things out!) Any good books, cds, something? Thanks!

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Studying abroad in Recife

Ryan — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 05:19:50 GMT

Hi everyone,

I'm going to be studying abroad in the "Spring" of 2009 (in northern hemisphere) in Recife. From the brochures/websites that I have seen, it is a blend of the old and new, with some really great beaches too. I have also heard that it is a "Little Venice" of sorts due to all the streams flowing throughout. Does anybody else here have some "insider" information on Recife? I'm sort of taking a leap of faith because I haven't heard much about it compared to Rio de Janeiro (where I also get to study during January). Oh, and does anybody know what carnival is like down there? What I've heard is that it's pretty lively. :D

Thanks!

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Free Emerging Artist Download/ Week #4

Bob — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 23:53:54 GMT

Six Degrees Records wants to introduce you to our Emerging Artists digital-only series! For nine weeks, starting October 16th, Six Degrees Records will be offering one free download from our roster of Emerging Artists.

Week #4: Da Cruz’s "Intro (Sao Jorge)"

Go to http://sixdegreesrecords.blogspot.com/ for download.

Da Cruz's Nova Estação merges Brazilian music with styles like Electro, Latin, Breakbeat or Global Pop – without falling in some well-known clichés. "we make Pop music", says Mariana Da Cruz. "Transglobal, electro-acoustic Pop with a Brazilian soul and a heartbeat as precise as a Swiss clockwork.

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looking for brazilian burninman participants!

Toast — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 01:30:45 GMT

i was wondering how many of us there are and where you camp at burningman!!!!

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Burners in Rio?

Leonora — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 19:45:00 GMT

Burner Brasilieros where are you? Lets meet. I am here to complete the paper work to regain my citizenship. I would love to meet like minded Brasilieros in Rio and in the other Brasilian cities I will be traveling to. It is a good life here, it is so good to be back...

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Los Angeleno heading to Sao Paulo in November

jonbe — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 17:59:16 GMT

Hey there, first time traveler to Brasil here...going to Sao Paulo for a week in November for a film festival (my film got accepted). Any suggestions? Tips? Especially interested in underground parties or art scenes...thanks!

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Gov. Schwartzeneger likes Bunda kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

Distributrix — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 03:01:42 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uerFZ2Z42nc&mode=related&search=

how disgraceful this is??
oh yes, but he was young...

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Cross post from Burning Samba - dancers wanted!

mmm — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 19:11:16 GMT

Hello my lovely sambistas!

As some of you may know, I had knee surgery this January and still getting my ass back to climbing stairs at the present moment. For this reason, I am not planning on teaching Samba but that may change.

HOWEVER: Fallen Angel of The Havana Room has invited me to do a little performance on the playa....

REQUEST: 2 or 3 experienced samba dancers to team up with me on the playa for a short choreographed performance on the stage of the Havana Room...we'll put together costume idea, choose some music, get a few moves down.... NO STRESS, JUST FUN.

For more info: tribes.tribe.net/havanaroom/

Also join burningsamba.tribe.net

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novos baianos

clancy — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 00:05:23 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-X_Al_TLOFE

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Cordao de Oura Capoeira Presents The 1st International Capoeira Gathering (APRIL 5-7, 2007)

kimo — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 15:13:27 GMT

Directed by Mestre Suassuna and organized by Mestre Penteado, this will be a large international gathering of capoeira mestres from Brasil and the United States. Over 20 mestres have been confirmed including Mestre Suassuna. There will be workshops in capoeira as well as samba dance and other Brasilian arts. The Riverside/Loma Linda Cordao de Oura Capoeira group is also having their first batizado.

If you are just spectating and not participating in either the workshops or the batizado, admission will be on a donation basis. Check out the link below for more information.

www.capoeiracdo-usa.org/batizado.htm
www.capoeiracdo-usa.org/maps.htm

Paz e Aloha,
Kimo

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Popular Brazilian Mens names

galewc — Fri, 17 Mar 2006 19:32:49 GMT

If anyone could tell me some of the common names for guys in Brazil that would be very much appreciated. Thank you :) Gale

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Sabrina Malheiros

Padrinho — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 15:02:17 GMT

I was just given a CD by Sabrina Malheiros and I'm amazed. What a gread CD. My wife is from Para and the only music she knows well is the old country stuff like Zezé Di Camargo e Luciano and Chitaozinho & Xororo. The old music is nice but this new stuff has some serious groove!

Does anyone know of any other similar jazz fussion like Brasilian stuff I can check out?

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Staying for a longer time, things to do in Brazilia

Tom — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 22:14:40 GMT

Oi,

I have arrived at Brazil about 3 months ago. Would like to stay much longer than the total of 6 months (including extension) that my tourist visa allows... if it matters anything, my passport is Israeli, I have a Masters degree, and speak Portuguese. Does anyone have any idea of what can I do in order to lengthen my stay without becoming illegal?

Thanks.

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visiting brazil

blanca — Sat, 10 Jun 2006 03:27:54 GMT

i want to make a trip out to brazil and was wondering when would be the best time of year to go. i want to go to northern brazil but am open to suggestions of places to go. i figured no matter where i go i'm probably not going to want to leave...

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Question for native speakers (2)

sjs — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 00:42:08 GMT

I don't understand the word "quintal" in the context of, for example, the name of the group "Fundo De Quintal". What does it mean here? Also there is a Jorge Aragao song "Do Nosso Do Fundo Quintal". Anyhow I can't figure it out.

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Experience with Visa Agencies

yma — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 20:18:27 GMT

I'm about to get my Visa for Brazil.

Since you can't send your application directly to the SF Brazil consulate, you need to use a Visa agency.
Does anyone have any recommendations for agencies that they've used successfully?

(I'm in Portland, OR)

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Question for native speakers

sjs — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 17:56:08 GMT

What does it mean when you add "-dão" to the end of a word, like in "sambadao", "funkadao", etc?

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Brazilian Carnaval Santa Barbara

Zelin — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 11:24:34 GMT

THE 4TH ANNUAL BRAZILIAN CARNAVAL SANTA BARBARA
BRINGS MUSIC, DANCE, ART EXHIBITION AND BRAZILIAN FOOD EXPERIENCE IN 2007
Dedicating the Carnaval to Peace in the World! Paz no Mundo!

The Forth Santa Barbara Brazilian Carnaval 2007 brings 3 days of dynamic rhythms, dance, art, film, gastronomy and history of Brazil to the American Riviera. The events will be held Sat, Feb. 17, Sunday, Feb. 18, and Mon. Feb 19 in 3 different club locations in downtown Santa Barbara . The concept is to promote more than music and dance, or in other word, to bring and better exposure the Brazilian music, dance, film, art and gastronomy for the Santa Barbara community. The Santa Barbara Brazilian Carnaval production team have been trying since the year 2004, bring to the city of Santa Barbara a better and extended information about the biggest county South of the Border.

Among the headliners we will have over 30 performers during the 3 days that include 1 guest DJ directly from Brazil, Red Hot Samba Dancers Group, 1 soccer player, Capoeira Sul da Bahia, SambaJah band from Orange County and PraKantar band from Santa Barbara . Afro-Brazilian Music or "Axé" music and the sounds of Bahia; the best of Samba or Rio de Janeiro 's beats; and Marchinhas, Frevos and Maracatus from the state of Pernambuco will be mandatory and will keep the people moving. And, younger beautiful hostess and the dancer personality Vanessa Isaac was invited for make the party more attractive! For last, an art and photo exhibition will be held on Sat.at Couchez, a Brazilian BBQ afternoon experience will be possible on Sunday at Tonic, and Free Brazilian Prizes (soccer ball, cachaça-Brazilian rum, dance & music DVD, and t-shirt) will be raffle on Monday at Sharkeez.

This Brazilian Carnaval Santa Barbara 3 day extravaganza is sponsored in part by AeroMexico Airlines, Brahma Brazilian Beer, Dish Network and TV Globo International, REMO Inc., Golly Guaraná, KCSB 91.9 FM Radio, KTMS 990AM Radio, KPWR Univision 38, Party Brazil.Com, Pelourinho.Com,Soul Brasil magazine, Magali Travel 2 Brazil and Ginga Multicultural Center.

More information soon or keep updated loggin on www.sbbraziliancarnaval.com

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1st-time trip to Salvador

Torah — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 20:27:57 GMT

I am heading to Salvador for my first ever trip to Brazil on the 28th of this month. I am very excited about the visit, but also painfully aware of my ignorance.

Does anyone have good information about visiting Salvador? I am especially interested in places to stay, places to study samba/percussion, places to study capoeira, and places to study Portuguese.

I will be there for about six weeks and I hope to go back again after that....

Thanks to anyone who reads this, and especially to anyone who posts helpful replies!

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hello to everybody!

jasmina — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 21:36:04 GMT

i m new in this tribe and i would like to meet you people of brazil as i am a big fun of your country.i visited brazil last march and i speak some portuquese too.im thinking seriously
to live there but then is a big step and i cant leave greece so easy!greece is my soul but brazil is my heart....

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carnival in Rio

Johnericg — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 12:12:58 GMT

Anyone interested in renting my apartment in Rio for Carnival. It is a small 1 bedroom. Located 1 block from the beach in Leme. Very safe area. Simply furnished. Having spent carnival here last year, I have decided I would prefer to be in nature this time around. The price is negotiable.

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chapada diamantina mysticism, alternative communities

Austin — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 18:09:15 GMT

hello,

i have been reading and networking about the chapada area, and have uncovered a wee bit of info about alternative communities and like-minded-to-me peoples. i am interested in permaculture, conscious people, enlightenment through self-awareness.

point me in a direction, people or web-wise and make me a happier man than i already am!

obrigado

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Common Surnames in Brazil

darshankh — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 17:50:18 GMT

We started a thread about popular men's names, and now I'm curious about Brazilian surnames. Help?

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Tucupi

Padrinho — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 17:35:31 GMT

I live in Massachusetts. I am looking for a recipe for Tucupi sauce. I have never had it, and I understand one needs fresh ingredients. I can usually find anything I need but I don't know where to start! Any ideas?

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Common Women's Names in Brazil?

darshankh — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 17:52:07 GMT

Here I am again searching for common and popular names for women in Brazil.

Extra credit for nicknames!

Thanks!

--D.

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needing AIRMILES.... asap...can u help?

JENnifer — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 07:16:15 GMT

Greetings family,
I am on my way to Curitiba to be with my love and I'm looking for a cheap ticket or...even better a frequent flyer voucher on American/or Delta airlines.
I'm tight on cash but have quite a few items for barter: 2 Armoires (one's a beautiful Indonesian style), I've also got two really FUN purple velvet couches (org. paid $5,000 for these but am looking to sell all of my stuff to make this trip happen). oh...I've got a
ProPlus II treadmill (org. paid $2,700 for this, it's big and great for runners in the winter season). I can give you all the specs on these items if you're interested.
I really need this ticket asap because it's getting difficult to book these flights due to the holiday season.

Many thanks. Blessings,
Jennifer

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Been 12 years since my last visit to Brazil

NOIZ23 — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 16:34:03 GMT

My girl and I are planning on a 4-5 month trip to Floripa, Brazil in Feb or March of 2007. I served a Mormon mission from 1992-94 in Santa Catarina and Parana. While I haven't been Mormon for a long time, I still have a deep love for my brotha and sistas in Brazil.

We would love to strike up some friendships with some of you who are down near Floripa, or plan to be vacationing down there during that time period. Check out our profiles to learn more about us. We'd love to connect with other Burners and artists.

Beleza!

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Brazilian rock band "Titãns".. play in San Francisco 11/07

flavio — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 00:34:05 GMT

The greatest Brazilian rock band of all time, Titãs performed with the Rolling Stones
on the largest concert on Earth: 1.5 million people in Rio !

@ Mezzanine - 444 Jessie St. @ 6th St., SF

Tickets and info at: http://www.riopoint.com

I will be there! :)

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airlines?

clancy — Thu, 31 Aug 2006 01:31:48 GMT

is varig gone for good, and if so, are other airlines filling in?

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Planning trip

Ama Anoa — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 07:36:11 GMT

Peace people

I am planning a trip to Brazil sometime this year. I want to visit Bahia - any suggestions or advice? I also want to go to a candomble ceremony. I appreciate any assistance.
Peace love and blessings

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Such a Beautiful Movie!

I-Storm — Tue, 29 Aug 2006 08:40:23 GMT

Forbidden Wedding
========
http://www.sundancechannel.com/film/?ixFilmID=6113

Wow!!!
I was SO touched watching this movie: Forbidden Wedding
I saw it on the SUNDANCE Channel. Please check it out when you have a moment!

**************************
FORBIDDEN WEDDING
directed by Flavia Fontes in 2004
(Stereo/Subtitles)

Is sex the only reason for marriage? Some apparently believe it is, including those who strictly interpret Vatican Law 1084. This moving Brazilian documentary by Flavia Fontes tells the story of Hedir, a paraplegic, and Mara, his fiancée, whose wedding was forbidden by the Catholic Church on the grounds that Hedir is sexually impotent and therefore prohibited from marrying. Interviews with friends, family and Catholic religious leaders present the opposing sides in this inspiring exploration of faith, love and intimacy.

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full moon party in Brasil !??!!

Bunny (aka Larisa) — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 02:20:57 GMT

Hi,

Years ago I went to a really cool electronica full moon acid party (around 1994 or 1995) on an island in Brasil at the Casa de Luis? I can't even remember which island. Uhummm...too much partying. Anyway, did anyone ever go to one of these parties. Anything like that still happening? I love to revisit that very cool international party or something like it if it still exists. Perhaps it was just a dream:-)

Larisa

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buying land in Brasil legalities for UK citizen?

SHOBHAN — Wed, 16 Aug 2006 18:50:41 GMT

I was wondering if anyone knows anything about the legalities of a British citizen buying land in Brasil. I am hoping to buy next year. Can anyone give me any tips/advice/info.
thanks
Shobhan

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LENINE LIVE!

darshankh — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 20:51:30 GMT

Caught Lenine last night in his West Coast North American performance in Los Angeles and what a thrill it was! All it took was Lenine and his two guitars to bring the audience to two standing ovations. His voice is just as rich and energetic as you'd imagine it to be, and his guitar playing stellar. I thought I'd miss him not having a full band but it couldn't be farther from the truth.

If you don't know Lenine, and in this tribe I can't imagine people not knowing who he is, I highly recommend you get to know him and his work. His first American release on Six Degrees Records is a fantastic compilation of his previous Brazilian albums.

Anybody here see the show? Fans of Lenine?

A heads-up to New Yorkers. . . Next week he'll be playing in a couple of appearances (including a show at Joe's Pub on Tuesday) so get out there and have a great time!

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Check it Out...www.soulbrasil.com - Articles, events and more in California

Zelin — Tue, 25 Jul 2006 19:00:39 GMT

Soul Brasil is a printing magaizne base in L.A with circulation in many cities in California. Music, Dance, Holisitc living, Ecology, Positive thinking is a few of our issues.
Check it out www.soulbrasil.com

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Carnavalesco? - need help

mmm — Fri, 26 May 2006 21:08:52 GMT

is this word used to describe someone who dances and makes costumes for carnaval? i want to make sure i have it right!

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Ilheus Jan 07- need tips!

MissIndigoBlue — Fri, 28 Apr 2006 17:40:05 GMT

Oi lusophiles,
I'm travelling to Brazil for the second time in January, this time I'll be in Ilheus for almost a month staying at a friend's place. I'd love recommendations for what to do in the area. Also, does anyone know of any escolas de danca in the area?

I'm hoping to make it back up to Salvador in February for Carnaval and to take dance classes at the Fundacao Cultural do Bahia.
beijos,
Indigo

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ROOT Magazine and Community

mmm — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 00:00:26 GMT

Hello All,

I've been working hard on a new project for the global dance community. Opening features focus on Samba!

Check it out at:

Rootmag.typepad.com

Thank you!

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Brazilian YOGA!Ginastica Natural seminar in San Francisco!

gralha — Thu, 30 Mar 2006 08:07:33 GMT

Ginastica Natural Event that we will have April 15th and 2572 3rd st,SF,Ca.

What is Ginastica Natural...

Ginástica Natural combines the techniques of stretching, flexibility and respiration of hatha-yoga, the ground movements of jiu-jitsu, and the natural movements of the human body. Idealized by Alvaro Romano, it is a revolutionary method of physical conditioning that has an objective of developing physical qualities associated with motor and mental skills. Romano elaborated a methodology for beginning, intermediate, and advanced students. Originally Ginástica Natural
was intended to be practiced outdoors, however today it is a complete method. Alvaro Romano developed an adequate system that allows Ginástica Natural to be practiced in gyms. There is also a licensing for instructors to administer the classes.

Unlike what seems to suggest a creative nomenclature of movements - monkey, spider, tiger, eagle, etc. - Ginástica Natural does not consist of imitating animals. The names of the positions are merely an illustration, referring to the similarities to some animals. It deals with a gymnastic of movements that are analized and tested by Alvaro Romano before applying them in the classes. These positions help develop diverse physical qualities such as strength, flexibility, rhythm, balance, motor coordination, and muscular resistance. Exercises that use animal movements have always existed, that is why Alvaro sought to develop a different method. Based on the body expression classes that he had attended, primarily, on intuition, creativity and discipline, Alvaro decided to criate something new, which combined all his experiences with physical activities. The classes last about an hour and are practiced wearing comfortable clothes, aside from knee pads, to the sound of new age and techno.

Alvaro Romano will arrived April 14th and he will be available for privates friday night and sunday all day at Open Door.

The seminar of Natural Gymnastics will happen at 2572 3rd ST,SF,Ca,94107

www.ginasticanatural.com.br

The Cost will be 80$ advance...

100$ at the Door!

Spaces are limited....

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just moved to Salvador... need the scoop!

S* — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 19:18:14 GMT

Oi! I just moved to Barra and am trying to get in on the scene here! I am a dancer studying at Escola de Danca in the evenings and am looking for some way to stretch my flow and stay longer... also in need of inexpensive Portuguese classes... I have three other friends in the same boat of different levels. Also looking for other bomb afro, orishas, modern, salsa, samba dance classes... good eats thaqt aren´t crazy expensive... and THIS IS THE STRETCH: some BOOTY soul music clubs, hip hop, r&b or other... love the axe and all, but you can only girate so long... anybody know the backdoors of Bahia... also maybe the inner pulse of the ladies scene? MuiitoObrigada!

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Bahia

Anders — Sat, 04 Mar 2006 18:35:06 GMT

Hi there!
Yeah, Bahia is a great place. After going there ten times, I decided to make a website about the place: www.go2bahia.com. The site is almost finished. What do think?
BJOS !
Anders
Denmark

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funk carioca

sjs — Sat, 21 Jan 2006 19:36:22 GMT

tribes.tribe.net/funkcarioca

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buying a home

james — Tue, 31 Jan 2006 22:56:20 GMT

Hi from Australia!

anyone here moved to Brasil from other countries?

Please tell a little of your experience and advise if you would take the same decision in retrospect.
thanks!
james

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Bahia

Wed, 30 Nov 2005 12:57:08 GMT

hello, hello!
If you live, travel to or just can't wait to came to Bahia, join me!
Here the sun is always shining; there's always someone working on they tan and It is hot even when it's winter.

http://tribes.tribe.net/bahia

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Bartender trying to kill me. . .

darshankh — Sun, 19 Feb 2006 05:33:29 GMT

Tonight I had a bartender who accidentally made me a Caipirhinia with SALT instead of sugar.

NASTINESS!

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Annuall Santa Barbara Brazilian Carnaval and Happy Hour Feb. 24 & 26

Zelin — Wed, 15 Feb 2006 08:08:33 GMT

The Third SB Brazilian Carnaval 2006 brings 2 days of dynamic rhythms, dance, history, tradition, food and Brazilian folklore to the American Riviera in California.

Main Event - Carnaval Ball Feb. 24, Friday, 8:15pm at Cooney’s Club in downtown Santa Barbara The headliners for the main event will be LULA & AFRO BRAZIL with special guest singer Ana Ligia - and former Miss Brazil-USA, bringing their “Axé” and for sure keeping the people moving with the infectious grooves, melodies, and sounds from Bahia State; NEW CYCLE and special guest Arlindo Jr. - sambista master, with the best of authentic Samba and of Rio de Janeiro's beats, Marchinhas, Frevos and Pagode. Also, Aquarelle Dance Group from San Francisco, that will show the variety types of Brazilian dance tradition, as forró, frevo, etc, and not only the traditional samba show, offering its audiences a visual feast of extravagant performances comprised of a team of talented and beautiful dancers, plus Capoeira demonstration with the best performers from Santa Barbara. The event is support by the General Brazilian Consulate-CA, Guaraná Golly, Remo Drums, and Coastal Printing, sponsored by Varig Brazilian Airlines, Bramha Brazilian Beer, Dish Networking/Globo International, KCSB 91.1 FM , Soul Brasil and Bacardi.

The Complimentary Free and Educational Screening event will be held at the same location (Cooney Club) Sunday 26 at noon. "City of Woman", a movie-documentary (72Min) from the Brazilian director Lázaro Faria and writer Cleo Martins. The documentary is an intimate view of Mother Stella de Oxossi, perhaps the most influential figure in African religious traditions in Bahia. The head priestess from Axé Opó Afonjá, founded in 1910, explains from a feminine perspective the history of Candomblé in Bahia, and the matriarchal system of power created and controlled by the women who practice the tradition. Following the screening – optional, "Taste of Brazil" featuring “Bahian Shrimp Moqueca & Guaraná (Brazilian soda from the Amazon - $9 suggested donation, Caipirinhas (Brazilian famous cocktail) and Brazilian Beer erved at ½ price, and Rio de Janeiro Samba Scholl Sunday Parade transmitted from our projector thanks to the signal of Dish Networking.

More info: www.sbbraziliancarnaval.com

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Duo Ello performs in NYC!!!

I-Storm — Tue, 07 Feb 2006 22:22:48 GMT

(see photo of this ad in the gallery)

Carlos Stasi & Guello
================
Elo is a Portuguese word meaning 'link,' a reference to the union of Stasi and Guello, two of the greatest Brazilian percussionists. Another meaning is implied when the words duo and elo are read altogether, forming the word ´duelo´ (´duel´ in English). This refers to the way both members perform.

Stasi and Guello are also known for their expertise on two main Brazilian instruments, the reco-reco and the pandeiro respectively. The duet was formed in 1999 and impresses for its energy and remarkable performances, a constant dialogue between two soloists.

Working on various fields of music: studio recording, popular music, solo and contemporary percussion, samba and Brazilian rhythms, composition, teaching and music research, Stasi and Guello contribute with their individual qualities to the development of a very unique work, a laboratory where they share their personal experiences and create original music.

Duo Ello suspends general boundaries established between the classical and the popular, maintaining and intensifying the spirit and energy of both, innovating techniques, creating a new repertoire and language and keeping away from the sameness.

Carlos Stasi is a performer composer who has written more than 100 pieces for percussion, mostly solos. He first specialized on contemporary percussion and has been teaching at the São Paulo State University/Unesp since 1987. He is also co-director of its Percussion Ensemble - ´Grupo Piap´. Stasi has a Master Degree from the California Institute of the Arts - Calarts, where he also taught, and a PhD from the University of Natal in Durban, South Africa. Initiated on musical scrapers by his uncle Nadir Rovari, Stasi has been working with these instruments since 1982; studying, playing, composing, developing a notation system for them and conducting research in 21 countries. In 1988 he created Duo Experimental with percussionist Edson Gianesi and in 1990 he created the RECO - Center for Studies of Musical Scrapers.

Luis Carlos Xavier Guello began his percussion career with samba master Osvaldinho da Cuíca. During the 80's he formed Grupo Livre Percussão, researching and composing pieces based on Brazilian rhythms. He has been recording with some of the greatest Brazilian artists such as Zizi Possi, Paulo Moura, Joyce, Marco Pereira, Badi Assad, Edson Cordeiro, Antônio Nóbrega and Sá e Guarabira. He is a former member of Banda Sossega-Leão and the legendary Mexe-com-Tudo, a band that electrified São Paulo nights for more than a decade.

Guello has taught at the ´Conservatório de Música de Tatuí' and has been acclaimed as one of the most important Brazilian percussionists and pandeiro players.

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looking for Brasilians in P-town

Julie — Mon, 06 Feb 2006 07:32:16 GMT

I am wondering where are all the Brasilains in Portland?? I lived there for a year in the early 90's and am so completely in love with he country, the people, the food, the language. I am hoping to find some people that want to meet and have coffee and speak in portuguese. My skills are pretty bad at this point but,nonetheless, I would love to fale mais portguese!

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Need Writers

mmm — Mon, 30 Jan 2006 17:55:52 GMT

Hello Everyone,

I need someone to write a piece for a magazine of 1000-1500 words in length about the origins of Samba and its place in Brazilian culture today.

This will be published online and in print in a new magazine about global dance culture. At present time there is no budget, however we can link to your site and plug your other creative works.

If interested, please send me a private message. *and feel free to pass this message on*

Thank you!

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brazilian psytrance

akhentek — Mon, 05 Dec 2005 22:13:50 GMT

onde estao todos voces?

eu estou no canada :)

abracos

eduardo akhentek

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Portuguese Potlucks in LA

boogiealways — Fri, 13 Jan 2006 18:15:55 GMT

I'm hoping to get the ball rolling for some Brazillian nites of food, Portuguese conversation and music. I want to stay in practice with my waning Portuguese, be in touch for community events, etc.
I live in Venice and am wondering who else would be interested in helping make this happen.

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brazil/portuguese nights at my place!

jasonized — Sun, 21 Aug 2005 16:42:11 GMT

so in order to keep up with my newly acquired portuguese and see all the films/hear all the music i missed, i'm going to start having brazil nights at my or a friend's apartment in SF.

talking in portuguese, watching brazilian films, drinking capetas, swapping MP3s, trading travel stories (or advice for those going)--all on a (bi?)weekly basis, to start sometime after Burning Man. i want to see if people are interested, so let me know both if you like it and what evenings of the week are good for you (M T W or Th). if enough people are into it and on the same night, then i'll put it together--first round of drinks will be on me :)

abracos,
jason

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Psytrance in LA tonight - Outdoors

Wyseguy — Sat, 07 Jan 2006 19:48:56 GMT

THIS SATURDAY, JANUARY 7TH
Green Sector & Friends Present:

RESOLUTIONS
Starting it off Right...

SPACE MONKEY ::LIVE & DJ:: (Agitato Recs, Israel)
Check out Kefir Shlomovitz in his first U.S. appearance. His second & much anticipated album titled "Hyperactive" will be released this month. It presents the perfect blend of psychedelic ground & Goa vibrations. Here's some samples from his last album realeased in January of '05. http://tinyurl.com/cc3jn

::DJ Sets::
KIVA (Green Sector)
SPYROS (Psytribe)
JON MARK (Mind Modem)
MATTHIAS (Green Sector, Global Trance)
GATTO MATTO (Green Sector)
PSYCLOPS (Psytribe)

::Tiki Room::
MANNY (Green Sector)
JESSE WRIGHT (Pocket, djjessewright.com)
PETEY (Moontribe, $2 Tuesdays)
MATT XAVIER (Railyard Rec., Green Sector)
JOCKTON (Pocket, Jockton.com)
ALI BOMBAY (Alien Underground)
NAGUAL SOUND EXPERIMENT (Liquid Recs)
SCENATOR (Psytribe)
MARK ZABALA (Ninja Skills)
SARAH MARIE (Pocket)

::I will see::
CYBERQUEST Deco
TWISTEYE Illusions

::I will hear::
NETWORK 23 Sound

::I will enjoy::
GEMENI'S CONCIOUS Cafe

::I will help::
Donations to NEXTAID gladly accepted at the door http://www.nextaid.org

Info:
+$20 at the out-door
+Located on Private Forest Land, 30 min. from LA
+Starts @ 9pm Saturday till 3 in the afternoon on Sunday
+310-281-7588 / 818-377-4002

For Directions go to http://www.greensector.com

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"Whole Foods" vendendo (selling) Açai e Acerola (Rainforest cherry)

flavio — Thu, 29 Dec 2005 01:23:24 GMT

Checking it out. The Whole Food (my favorite market) is selling Açai e Acerola from Sambazon!!!

MARAVILHOSO!!! Compro Açai e Acerola (Rainforest cherry) em meu supermercado predileto = Whole Foods"

Bem, nao sei se e em todos...mas o que eu vou, tem! :) MUITO BOM!!!

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New Group Brazil in USA

Zelin — Wed, 28 Dec 2005 10:25:12 GMT

Hi there...
I am the Soul Brasil magazine editor here in Los Angeles. I would like to invite you to join the group I have been moderate at myspace.com. Please check
Check: http://groups.myspace.com/brazilinusa

Also check www.soulbrasil.com
an eco/cultural/zen magazine

Axé e namastê,

Lindenberg

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New Year Evening in Hollywood Hills/at a mansion

Zelin — Sat, 24 Dec 2005 09:58:51 GMT

* Dec.31, 2005, “Brazil’s Style New Years Evening Party” in Hollywood Hills. Wear white as in Brazil! (in respect of Iemanjá the Goddess of the Sea). Enjoy Music & Dance and Bahian & Vegetarian food. Live Music by New Cycle and just before midnight an Afro-Brazilian Ceremony that mixed faith and magic! Location is a Hollywood Hills mansion. $50 include Brazilian and vegetariam food, open bar, Champagne “brinde” , entertainment, great people & positive vibes. RSVD is mandatory as it is limited for 150 people. Please call (818)468-6474 to pay by phone and gurarantee your spot. Bring a group of 5 and you pay only $25, bring a group of 10 and you pay nothing!!! More info and digital flyer at www.soulbrasil.com * Also, drummers can enjoy and celebrate with us for FREE. Contact us for volunteear and help us to have good times!
* Teeneger welcome (from 14 to 17 pay only $25)
Soul Brasil Office (818)508-8753 or email info@soulbrasil.com

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alone in brazil

Tue, 06 Dec 2005 06:53:38 GMT

i just found out that the two people i was going to be in rio with now have to bail after only one week...now ill be alone for two weeks. do you know of anywhere or anything to do for a single person?? like places to stay, places to go...all for cheap.

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new year's in salvador

brooke — Thu, 15 Dec 2005 15:42:27 GMT

where's the bumpin' dance party going to be??

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hostel vs hotel

takis — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:12:10 GMT

im planning on spending a few weeks in rio in february but am torn between spending them in a hostel or a hotel with nicer accomodation.

im torn because this time around id prefer something nice, as well as a place i can bring people back to(the hostel i stayed at wouldnt allow visitors).

a hotel would be nice because i could get a nice place, but wouldnt have the benefit of having access to a lot of people to meet like i would at a hostel.. plus the hostel i stayed at had planned activities/events that we could attend. if i stay at a hotel i think i may have a hard time finding out about the cool/fun things to do.

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Apart. 1 Block from Beach in Rio/to Rent

Zelin — Tue, 06 Dec 2005 21:14:39 GMT

Flamengo, Botafogo and Copacabana is always good places in Rio. If someone is interested in rent full APT with 2 rooms, we have one in Flamengo and other in Copacabana (booth, jus 1 block from the beach, rest., clubs, etc)
Call (818)468-6474 if interested. And if don't have tickets already call the Tour Consultant/Agent Magali (my wife) at (323)428-1963.
I wish you best times in Brazil!
Ax?

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your favorite places to stay in rio

Mon, 14 Nov 2005 18:49:42 GMT

ill be there for new years and was wondering where your favorite places to stay are??

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Florianopolis

sinseh — Mon, 05 Dec 2005 16:14:54 GMT

OK Brasileiros and everyone else - I'm planning to spend next spring (Apr-Jun) in Brazil - probably Floripa - and was thinking of renting a simple apartment near the beach to practise my beginner-level surfing. Can anyone provide advice on:

1) Recommendations on which area to stay and how to find that elusive, reasonably priced studio/1-Bdrm. I'd like a surf break that doesn't have too much "localism" & is also close to some nightlife. Roughly how much will rents be?

2) I hear a car is pretty useful. Anyone know of a good cheap rental agency on the island?

Some background - it's my 3rd time to Brazil and I previously spent 2 mths in Salvador and another month just traveling around the country. This trip is about practising the surfing and I thot Floripa since I haven't been to the south. If anyone has other thoughts, bring 'em on!

Thanks!

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Samba Dance in Carnival Parade

mariah — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 20:25:31 GMT

I have been Samba dancing for some time now, and am part of a semi-pro performing group. I really want to move to Brazil for about a year and a half or so and intend to get my visa through obtaining an internship through AIESEC (an international student organization that arranges just that, internships abroad usually for recent grads). From what I have heard/read, Carnival parades are the biggest in Rio, so I think that is where I am going to try to go. My question is, does anyone know anything about the Samba schools in Brazil and how difficult it is to get into one?

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SENSIMILLA DUB > Reggae from Brazil

Claudia — Thu, 17 Nov 2005 00:43:14 GMT

Listen and see SENSIMILLA DUB!!
http://sensimilladub.multiply.com/

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Eco farms in brazil

PlayaGypsy — Mon, 15 Aug 2005 02:46:07 GMT

i'm taking 6 months off to travel through S America and i want to spend a month in an eco village/ farm in brazil
any ideas?

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Dance & Music article needed!

Zelin — Sun, 30 Oct 2005 22:06:22 GMT

We from Soul Brasil magazine will be featuring an special editon in the end January about Music & Dance.
We would like to hear from writers or dancers and musicians that would like to collaborate with us, and submit articles or Info (for we complement in the article).
Also, information about Dance & Music festivals in Brazil for we compile a small guide in this issue that will help people interested in music and dance joy their best moments in Rio, Sao Paulo, Salvador, Recife and other cities with much pleasure and in a smart way.
Please visit www.soulbrasil.com

To submit info and articles please write to:
editor@soulbrasil.com

Heakth and peace.

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Good apartment rental agency in Rio?

sparklingkisses — Sun, 30 Oct 2005 21:42:08 GMT

We rented last year for a month, but didn't really like the agency we used, and want a little better apartment. Does anyone know any good agencies that rent? Thanks! strgyn@earthlink.net

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pros and cons of traveling alone in brazil

reno — Thu, 29 Sep 2005 16:18:23 GMT

from what I understand Brazil is beautiful,however also can be very deadly despite your gender.I think I would have to think very heavy on the topic..

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Alto Paraiso? Info?

Kitesailor — Wed, 19 Oct 2005 23:37:59 GMT

Just read a blog from my fiend Jon about his stay in Alto Paraiso. Sounds really nice.

Anyone been there that could tell more about it?

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9 days

Seige — Thu, 20 Oct 2005 15:43:06 GMT

I'm going to Brazil for 9 days in about a month. I'm starting in Rio but I'd like to get to Bahia, shoot some nature and surf for a couple of days. Any suggestion as to how I can pull all of this off?

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What's it like to move there?

Tue, 06 Sep 2005 02:20:30 GMT

Do you need to know Portuguese to live there? To work there?

How welcome are Americans?

What's the housing and job market like?

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Join the Bossa Nova new Tribe

Wed, 19 Oct 2005 03:02:49 GMT

tribes.tribe.net/bossa

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help SAVE Arctic National Wildlife Refuge FROM the "Son of the Bus*"

flavio — Thu, 13 Oct 2005 22:07:24 GMT

Together we CAN save the Arctic National Wildlife refuge!
Congress is closer than ever to turning the pristine, unspoiled Arctic National Wildlife Refuge into an industrial oil field, but there is still time to save the Refuge! That's why a coalition of conservation, labor, religious and other citizen groups representing millions of Americans who believe the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge should remain wild, unspoiled and free of oil rigs have joined together to create Arctic Refuge Action.

Please sign a petition and get active to stop the "mad fake cowboy"!!!!!

You can find it on: http://www.arcticrefugeaction.org/

Peace and a I hope for a Planet Earth clean of bad Bush(es)!

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Workshop on Brazilian Dance - Berkeley

flavio — Fri, 07 Oct 2005 19:32:39 GMT

*João André da Rocha -Workshop on Brazilian Dance
Saturday, October 15, 11:00 am 12:15 pm
Room 126, Barrows Hall
To enroll in this workshop, please send send your name, address and phone
number to Lilian Pedrosa (lilian@berkeley.edu). Space will be limited and
enrollment is on a first come first serve basis. Enrollment confirmation
will be sent via email.

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UC Berkeley - Brazil Serie

flavio — Thu, 13 Oct 2005 17:16:57 GMT

I am forwarding some info to my peeps here that I got this morning....
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
THE CENTER FOR LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES AT UC BERKELEY
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
HIGHLIGHTED CLAS EVENT:

*Paul Heritage - Parallel Power: Shakespeare, Gunfire and Silence
Friday October 14, 4:00 6:00 pm
Geballe Room, 220 Stephens Hall

*João André da Rocha -Workshop on Brazilian Dance
Saturday, October 15, 11:00 am 12:15 pm
Room 126, Barrows Hall
To enroll in this workshop, please send your name, address and phone number
to Lilian Pedrosa (lilian@berkeley.edu). Space will be limited and
enrollment is on a first come first serve basis. Enrollment confirmation
will be sent via email.

*Paul Heritage - Seminar: Staging Human Rights
Monday, October 17, 10:00 am
CLAS Conference Room

For updates and details please see the CLAS web site at:
http://www.clas.berkeley.edu/clas
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Paul Heritage
"Parallel Power: Shakespeare, Gunfire and Silence"

On June 8, 2004 Shakespeare silenced the guns in the no-man's land
separating two warring drug gangs in Rio de Janeiro . This lecture looks at
a production of " Antony and Cleopatra" produced in association with the
Cultural Group Afroreggae on the frontier between two favelas. Exploring
the divided nature of the divided city, Paul Heritage will place the
performance of Shakespeare within the context of the gang culture that
dominates the borderlands of Rio de Janeiro .

Paul Heritage is Professor of Drama and Performance at Queen Mary,
University of London . For over a decade he has been working on a range of
socially engaged arts projects across Brazil , including the Love in Time
of War project in Rio 's favelas.

Co-sponsored by the Department of Theater, Dance and Performance Studies.

Friday October 14, 4:00 6:00 pm
Geballe Room, 220 Stephens Hall
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
João André da Rocha
"Workshop on Brazilian Dance"

Popular celebrations and festivals allow us to reflect upon social
integration and regulation, creativity and interaction among groups.
Popular culture can also be used as a tool to promote cooperation and
conflict resolution among social groups. In this workshop, João André da
Rocha will focus on Brazilian popular dance as a means of creating a
dynamic of social interaction and communication.

João André da Rocha is a visiting scholar at Queen Mary, University of
London and a lecturer in the Department of Communication and Performance at
the Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo.

To enroll in this workshop, please send send your name, address and phone
number to Lilian Pedrosa (lilian@berkeley.edu). Space will be limited and
enrollment is on a first come first serve basis. Enrollment confirmation
will be sent via email.

Co-sponsored by the Department of Theater, Dance and Performance Studies.

Saturday, October 15, 11:00 am 12:15 pm
Room 126, Barrows Hall
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Paul Heritage
"Seminar: Staging Human Rights"

Theater director Paul Heritage will discuss Human Rights in Scenes, a
performance-based human rights project in Brazilian prisons from the Amazon
to São Paulo . Professor Heritage will also discuss strategies to improve
social integration and communication by using elements of popular culture
and arts. João André da Rocha will present his research on Mané Gaiola,
Brazilian street artist.

Paul Heritage is Professor of Drama and Performance at Queen Mary,
University of London . For over a decade he has been working on a range of
socially engaged arts projects across Brazil .

João André da Rocha is a visiting scholar at Queen Mary, University of
London and a lecturer in the Department of Communication and Performance at
the Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo.

Co-sponsored by the Department of Theater, Dance and Performance Studies.

Monday, October 17, 10:00 am
CLAS Conference Room
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Center for Latin American Studies, at UC Berkeley
2334 Bowditch Street
Berkeley, CA 95720-2312
E-mail: clas@berkeley.edu
Tel: 510-642-2088

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elbo room this friday (sep 30)

jasonized — Fri, 30 Sep 2005 06:38:25 GMT

Samba Da and Boca do Rio are playing

starts at 10pm

cover is $8 (i think)

all at the Elbo Room (647 valencia)

maybe i'm going? maybe you're going? maybe we'll see each other! (just look for the guy with the fuzzy chops and give a "qual e?" to me!)

ta otimo, te mais a pessoal.

beijos,
jason

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solo mission?

cicadaloca — Thu, 29 Sep 2005 16:13:08 GMT

What do you people think about travelling solo as a female in brazil? I speak spanish; zero portugese. I'm interested in spending some time in the wilderness (I would find an organized group to do this) as well as spending a week in Sao Paulo and Rio. What's the travel culture like there? I've always found brazilians to be extremely friendly and outgoing and have heard wonderful things about the country.

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Any Brazilian lesbians who want to hang out?

Tue, 27 Sep 2005 16:16:47 GMT

Oí any brazilan women who want to hang out and speak portuguese? Been in SF for years and have never meet any brazilan lesbians who live here? Just looking to make friends to go out and practice my portugues not looking for anything more other then that. Let me know if anyone interested.

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celso fonseca + bebel gilberto shows (SF)

spiraltime — Fri, 09 Sep 2005 20:47:38 GMT

We are so lucky to get great Brazilian performers in SF! I'm especially excited to hear Celso Fonseca, whose music is very crisp fresh bossa nova and his show is VERY low priced for Yoshis jazz+supper club...

Bebel Gilberto <http://www.bebelgilberto.com>
Sunday, September 11
Doors at 7 p.m. Show at 8 p.m.
plus DJ Franky Boissy
Tickets are $28

http://www.bimbos365club.com/bands.html

Celso Fonseca *
Tuesday, September 20 -
Wednesday, September 21
8:00pm Shows $16
10:00pm Shows $10

http://www.yoshis.com/artist/celso_fonseca/

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