Brazilian Singer Gal Costa to Play Rio’s Circo Voador Weekend
Fans of classic MPB (Música popular brasileira – a style of post-bossa nova Brazilian pop) will be in for a...
March 29, 2019Topic
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Jazz Maestro Kamasi Washington to Play Rio’s Circo Voador this Saturday
Kamasi Washington is returning to Rio de Janeiro this Saturday, March 23rd, when he plays Lapa’s legendary Circo Voador. The...
March 19, 2019
Rio’s Favela Brass Sets Up New Home and Big Plans for 2019
Since 2014, English expatriate Tom Ashe has been running Favela Brass, an NGO that provides free music lessons to some...
January 29, 2019
Rio’s Security Services Increase Presence Around Tourist Landmarks
On Tuesday, January 15th, a major operation was undertaken by Rio’s security forces with the goal of bringing greater security...
January 16, 2019
Morrissey Plays in Rio at Lapa’s Fundição Progresso on Friday
This Friday, November 30th, former ‘The Smiths’ front-man Morrissey will take to the stage at the Fundição Progresso in Lapa.
November 27, 2018
American Rockers ‘At The Drive-In’ Play Rio’s Circo Voador on Saturday
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – This Saturday, November 17th, sees pioneering Texan rock band At...
November 15, 2018
Jorge Ben Jor and Mano Brown Play Rio’s Fundição Progresso this Friday
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – This Friday, October 26th both Jorge Ben Jor and Mano...
October 26, 2018
The Best Places to Celebrate Halloween this Weekend in Rio
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – While the modern incarnation of Halloween as we know it...
October 25, 2018
Where to Celebrate Oktoberfest this Month in Brazil
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – For those of us looking to celebrate the biggest festival...
October 17, 2018