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Rio Carnival: Instruments Used And How It Is Organized

Carnival in Rio is arguably the biggest party in the world and no wonder: not only are the costumes fun and colorful, but the music and instrumentation are big, loud, soulful, and will most...

A Guide For Tipping In Brazil

Taxis, restaurants, hotels: there are many different types of services in Brazil, and around the world that are usually gratified by customers with a tip. If, when, or how much to tip can vary a lot...

Jazz And Bossa Nova: What Is The Difference?

Tom Jobim statue in Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro, cradle of Bossa Nova. Wikicommons | VinnyWiki Even if you’re not a Jazz or Bossa Nova expert, you’ve probably heard songs on both rhythms...

What Instruments Are (Actually) Played In Brazil?

You’re probably aware of how drums are a big part of the local music in Brazil (especially samba), but are you familiar with any other instruments that make Brazilian culture one of a...

What Music Do Brazilians Listen To?

Being born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, I was mainly brought up listening to the likes of Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, and Chico Buarque, amongst other prominent popular singers from the country. But...

Carioca: A Rio Local, An Exercise, A Dessert Or A Dance?

I was speaking to my partner about how Brazilians born in Rio are called cariocas, and he told me that in France (he is French) this is a dance! I went on searching on Google and to my surprise,...