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“Misery and Chaos are Reigning” – Criolo’s Boca de Lobo Tour

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“There is no love in SP / The bars are full of empty souls / The greediness vibrates, the vanity excites.” The lyrics above are about São Paulo, my hometown, but ironically I saw Criolo for the first time in Berlin. This song was released in 2011. Listening to it again, I realise that unfortunately, … Read more “Misery and Chaos are Reigning” – Criolo’s Boca de Lobo Tour

Bixa Travesty: A Glimpse Into Brazilian Transvestism

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“Brazil is the country that kills most transvestites and transsexuals in the world.” “The life expectancy of these people is 35 years old, less than half of national average of 75. So, it’s difficult to understand that Brazil leads the search ranking for trans people on RedTube.” – Claudia Priscilla and Kiko Goiffman, directors of … Read more Bixa Travesty: A Glimpse Into Brazilian Transvestism

The Selvática Karina Buhr – Music, Feminism, Activism and Brazilian Punk

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For those who don’t know, Brazilian music has a long tradition of female singers. I like the MPB (Popular Brazilian Music) from the ’70s, with the likes of Maria Bethânia and Gal Costa. Karina Buhr is a modern addition to this list of great names, and does not disappoint when it comes to keeping our … Read more The Selvática Karina Buhr – Music, Feminism, Activism and Brazilian Punk

Brazilian Rapper Emicida Blasts the Politically Corrupt

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I must say I never was such a huge fan of rap, but to me Brazilian rap is different. It was born from the class struggle that’s still very much present in Brazil, and shows a reality of Brazil that we don’t get to see in the media (especially not the foreign media). Emicida is … Read more Brazilian Rapper Emicida Blasts the Politically Corrupt

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