Brazilcore—Gen Z’s take on Y2K aesthetics—celebrates Brazil’s cultural influence, but obfuscates the nation’s racial inequalities and police violence.
Brazilian artist Gustavo Nazareno left Minas Gerais for São Paulo because his aunt, a practitioner of the Afro-Brazilian ...
Gabriela Vallim reflects on the booming interest in baile funk in the UK, and explains the complex social history behind the ...
Today’s Black travelers can look to South America to find connections with African culture. Salvador, the capital city of the Brazilian state of Bahia, features a multitude of culinary, fine art ...
Brazil’s Carnival revelry is ramping up, from the raucous street parties to the glitzy parades. Carnival kicked off Friday afternoon, with Saturday marking the first full day of the pre-Lenten ...
The roots of Brazilian Carnival trace back to the Portuguese colonial period when European settlers brought their festive traditions to Brazil in the 17th century. These celebrations were heavily ...
During Carnival, groups like Sons of Gandhi promote Afro-Brazilian culture, while events like the Blocao Carnival party bring joy to pets and their owners.