Tag: Mart’nália

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - "A city of rare beauty, arms open over Guanabara, soapstone, the Carrara heart, beating strong on a clear night." These are the first verses of the song "Alma Carioca, Cristo Redentor," by musician and...

By Chesney Hearst, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Once again celebrating the best of African and Afro-Brazilian culture and heritage, the Back2Black festival returns to Rio this weekend. During the three days of music (November 15-17th), the...