Bossa Nova Exhibition Comes to Rio’s Espaço Cultural BNDES
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – From Wednesday, July 18th to Thursday, September 6th, the ‘Espaço...
July 16, 2018Topic
Tom Jobim
American Singer Alexandra Jackson Launches “Total Music” EP in Rio
Produced by music industry veteran Robert Hebert, Jackson's debut EP blends Brazilian rhythms with American jazz and soul music, including...
November 28, 2017
Rio’s Tom Jobim International Airport Honors Namesake
On what would be Tom Jobim’s 90th birthday, Rio de Janeiro’s international airport will play an hour of his musical...
January 26, 2017
Stay in Tom Jobim’s Former Home at Rio’s Bonita Ipanema Hostel
At the Bonita Ipanema Pousada & Hostel, travelers can sleep in the same bedroom of Bossa Nova legend Tom Jobim,...
November 4, 2016Rio’s International Airport Seeking New Partners
The Rio-Galeão consortium has yet to pay this year’s R$930 million installment for the twenty-five year concession due to troubles...
October 18, 2016
Rio Airport Immigration Blocked 433 Foreigners in 2015
In 2015 the Brazilian federal police immigration at Rio's Tom Jobim/Galeão international airport blocked 433 international visitors from entering.
March 7, 2016
Tom Jobim Statue Inaugurated in Rio at Ipanema Beach
Twenty years after famous Brazilian composer Tom Jobim’s death, a statue in his honor has been inaugurated yesterday (December 8th)...
December 9, 2014
Fanfare Welcome for Arriving World Cup Fans: Daily
A surprise Carioca party welcomes football supporters to Galeão (GIG) International Airport.
June 10, 2014
Brazilian Indie and Synthpop at Studio RJ
Saturday, July 13th, the Niteroi based band Tereza will play Arpoador’s Studio RJ with special guests; João Brasil, Secchin, Apollo...
July 9, 2013