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Beyond Rio: Why Recife and Olinda Belong on a Music Lover’s Brazil Itinerary
Go beyond Rio with a music-led guide to Recife and Olinda, where frevo, maracatu, forró and Pernambuco’s creative history shape the experience.
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How to Spend 10 Days in Brazil: Rio, Salvador and Recife
Ten days is enough to connect three distinct Brazilian musical cities if you fly between them and protect the pace. This route moves from Rio's samba to Salvador's Afro-Bahian culture and Recife's frevo and maracatu.
Brazilian Music Genres: A Musicologist’s Guide to Samba, Bossa Nova, Maracatu and More
I map Brazilian music genres through Rio, Salvador and Recife, with close attention to instruments, timing, vocal delivery and the communities behind each form.
Rhythms of Africa in Brazil: 3 Afro-Brazilian Cities You Must Visit
Feel the rhythm of Brazil's culture, deeply influenced by African traditions, celebrated every day in cities like Rio de Janeiro.
Bahia State, Brazil– Discover a Land Of Happiness And Music
The music and culture of Brazil blend various influences beautifully and harmoniously. From the popular and legendary Samba to the unique Forró to the iconic Bossa Nova, and dozens of other music genres in between. Brazil encompasses a lot of diversity!
