José Gomes Filho, known as Jackson do Pandeiro (the King of Rhythm), was an important instrumentalist, composer and singer who recorded a series of forrós and sambas and helped popularise northeastern culture. Jackson do Pandeiro the King of Rhythm popularised the dizzying rhythmic division and sharp metrical lyrics. “Chiclete com […]
Elba Maria Nunes Ramalho or Elba Ramalho, fourth daughter of the couple João Nunes de Souza and Maria Geni Ramalho. The couple’s children, in order, are: Everaldo, Everton, Ednovalda (Vavá), Elba, Eracliton and João Nunes Filho, all born also in Conceição/PB. Elba Ramalho was born August 17, 1951, in the […]
The style of forró has gone through three major phases since it emerged in the 1940s. Evolution causes dispute, but formats can coexist, say critics. This week begins the main moment of the forró marathon at the São João festivities in the Northeast. As the official night of the saint’s […]
Skydiving, paragliding and ballooning: check out the aerial sightseeing options in Bahia. We’ve listed some of the most radical tours in Bahia
Carlos Julião, a military engineer and draughtsman of Italian origin in the service of the Portuguese crown, never lived or settled in Brazil. He
Jews in colonial Brazil faced a complex and often difficult situation. During the colonial period, Brazil was a Portuguese colony and the Inquisition
The Catedral Basílica de Salvador is one of the most important sacred buildings from Colonial Brazil. A testament to the history and Catholicism in
The Nossa Senhora de Monte Serrat Fort, located in the city of Salvador, Bahia, is one of the most iconic and well-preserved examples of colonial
São Raimundo Nonato, located in the state of Piauí, is a city that attracts tourists interested in history, culture, archaeology and nature. São
Discover the 17 Must-Visit Tourist Attractions in Bonito MS. Until the mid-1980s, the town of Bonito was a quiet farming town, a route for large
The town of Miranda in Mato Grosso do Sul is a base for travellers crossing the southern Pantanal and there are a number of farms in the region where
Of the historic heritage towns in the north-east, 11 are in Bahia and depict the process of occupation of Bahian territory up until the end of the
The Portuguese discoveries took place as a result of the Portuguese maritime expansion that marked the history of Portugal and the history of the
Sunday 13 May 1888 dawned sunny in Rio de Janeiro, the capital of the Brazilian Empire. It was a day of celebration. Slavery came to an end through a
Historical Map of Africa from 1570 Ortelius’ Cornerstone Map of Africa “Africae Tabula Nova”, Ortelius, Abraham Period: 1570
The architectural complex of the town of Monte Santo in Bahia has great scenic and symbolic beauty, combining natural and cultural heritage, and is
The architectural style of the Chapada Diamantina reflects the rich history of the region, marked by the diamond mining cycle in the 18th and 19th
The Chapada Diamantina is located in the centre of the state of Bahia and covers an area of 50,610 km2, stretching north-south in a “Y”
The city of Aquidauana MS is the Gateway to the Pantanal, one of the most beautiful ecosystems in the world and with many tourist attractions. The
Coxim belongs to the central-western region of the state of Mato Grosso do Sul. Originally, the Caypós Indians lived in Coxim and the city was known
The Alcatrazes Archipelago was a former target for cannon fire, Alcatrazes is a living laboratory for evolutionary studies. The Alcatrazes
The jararaca-ilhoa lives exclusively on Queimada Grande Island, also known as the island of snakes; The jararaca-ilhoa is a sui generis snake,
Corumbá MS lies on the border between Mato Grosso do Sul and Bolivia, and is also strongly influenced by the customs and traditions of the
