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The Structure of the Future Basso & Brooke, in a tank Afro-Brazilian Funksters Festival Brazil in full swing The Southbank’s role model favela Will Latin America rule the world?
 
The Structure of the Future

The Structure of the Future

Basso & Brooke, in a tank

Basso & Brooke, in a tank

Afro-Brazilian Funksters

Afro-Brazilian Funksters

Festival Brazil in full swing

Festival Brazil in full swing

The Southbank’s role model favela

The Southbank’s role model favela

Will Latin America rule the world?

Will Latin America rule the world?

The Structure of the Future

The Structure of the Future

29 July 2010

A strong economy and two huge events are truly revolutionising Brazil’s architecture – and cities! Who hasn’t heard that slogan saying “Brazil’s the country of the future”? Because it seems to be getting ever more serious. Brazil has already become, at least, the talk of the town. No, I’m not talking about the World Cup [...]

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Basso & Brooke, in a tank

Basso & Brooke, in a tank

19 July 2010

Bruno Basso and Christopher Brooke are the latest fashion designers to be honoured an exclusive space at the Design Museum to showcase their work: the tanks by the River Thames, right in front of the museum.

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Afro-Brazilian Funksters

Afro-Brazilian Funksters

13 July 2010

Saravah Soul launch their second album this month (launching at Passing Clouds on July 24th), bringing with it part of Brazil’s history, through rich melodies on top of a most percussive base.

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Festival Brazil in full swing

Festival Brazil in full swing

07 July 2010

JD picks the best of the hottest event this summer: Southbank Centre’s Festival Brazil It’s been a long time in the making and it wasn’t easy. Over 70 Brasilian events in the form of concerts, exhibitions, talks, films and performances are taking over the Southbank Centre. This summer-long festival is a combo of local Brazilian artists, [...]

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Brazilian day 2010

The second edition of the largest Brazilian festival in Europe, an entire day of music and performances,  is set to stage the likes of Fundo de Quintal, Serginho Groisman, César Menotti & Fabiano, Vivendo do Ócio and Groove n’ Bossa. (more…)

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JD’s Columnist on Wheels

Bon voyage (21/07/10)
Well, this is it. In a few hours I will leave for my biggest physical challenge yet. My ride to Paris start tomorrow at 08:00 and I am very excited about it. All the training I have done had paid off. My legs are stronger and my cardiovascular condition is a [...]

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Tanguera @ Sadler’s Wells

Tanguera @ Sadler’s Wells

Tanguera @ Sadler’s Wells
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Into the Deep

Natural wonders, empty beaches and underwater adventures in Fernando de Noronha
Ask any Brasilian which would be Brasil’s natural paradise, and nine out of ten would say Fernando de Noronha. Even though the majority have never been there, the island has become a symbol of national unanimity, a cause for pride and even inspiration for the [...]

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Cinnamon bom!

08 June 2010

Cravo e Canela Having delivered the most delicious cakes and Brasilian sweets to private parties and events since 2008, Cravo & Canela now offer the chance for customers to taste all of their treats in a cosy little café in Brixton – no pre-ordering necessary. Luiz, one of the owners, tells us that he and chef [...]

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Wilson das Neves – Pra Gente Fazer Mais Um Samba

13 July 2010

In 2001, the British Producer Far Out Recordings reunited the Brazilian band ‘The Ipanemas’ for one more recording. That was the start of the international recognition for the drummer, singer and composer Wilson das Neves.

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