Back 2 Black Festival Rio de Janeiro
The Back2Black Festival in Rio de Janeiro takes place over 3 days, August 27, 28 & 29, 2010 featuring, music, art, discussion, debate, expositions, culture and shows that showcase all the influences of African culture in all forms and interpretations that exist in pop culture in Brazil and the world. With a presence of Filmmakers, writers, musicians, politicians, actors, journalists and →
50 Cent in Rio de Janeiro
Rapper 50 Cent will perform in Rio de Janeiro tonight at the Marina da Gloria. This is 50's second time performing in Rio de Janeiro. After shows in Salvdor da Bahia, Sao Paulo and Belo Horizonte, 50 Cent will arrive in rainy Rio de Janeiro today. The Marina da Gloria, recently purchased by Brazilian billioniare Eike Batista, (Forbe's 8th richest →
Brazil Presents the Biggest Culinary Food Festival in the World.
A Taste of Brazil... Brasil Sabor is the largest gastronomic festival in the world. In Rio de Janeiro, 15 restaurants are participating in this year's event. Sample culinary specialties from over 2000 restaurants in 300 cities including all capital cities throughout Brazil. You can find out which restaurants are participating in each city and their special menus for the event at the website www.BrasilSabor.com.br Sample →
Harlem Globetrotters travel to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Harlem Globetrotters come to Rio de Janeiro The world famous Harlem Globetrotters bring their magic to Rio de Janeiro's Maracanazinho Arena next to the the Maracana football stadium April 24 and 25th as they travel to Brazil during their South American 2010 tour. The Globetrotters were actually created in Chicago, Illinois in 1926 by Abe Sperstein, and adopted the name Harlem because →
Rio Street Festival – Viradão Carioca
Rio Street Festioval - 54 hours of Culture in Rio de Janeiro Viradao Carioca is a 3 day Street Scene event, 23,24 and 25 of April the presents cultural events in diverse areas of Rio de Janeiro, Streets, parks, theaters, cinemas, libraries, and cultural zones. An eclectic program of various artistic forms are celebrated. Music, art, dance are represented by some →
Afrika Bambaataa celebrates 35 years of Hip Hop in Rio de Janeiro
Afrika Bambaataa known as The Amen Ra of Universal Hip Hop Culture as well as The Father of The Electro Funk Sound, and one of the founders of Hip Hop's Universal Zulu Nation, Afrika Bambaataa one of the founders of Hip Hop's Universal Zulu Nation, travels to Rio de Janeiro Brazil to celebrate 35 years of Hip Hop, Thursday at Eu →
Ivete Sangalo and Banda Eva
Missed Carnival? No problem, this Saturday April 17, Ivete Sangalo, and Banda Eva bring Bahia Carnival to Rio de Janeio. Experience Carnival, Bahia Style with Trio Electricos, and Axe Music with Ivete Sangalo and Banda Eva at RioCentro. Ivete Sangalo, one of Brazil's biggest artists and Latin Grammy will headline the show. Also on hand Electronic DJ Nelsinho. RioCentro is located at Avenida →
F-Truck Racing – Rio de Janeiro
F-Truck Arrives in Rio for the First Time If you are traveling to Brazil this weekend, something you might want to check out is the F-Truck championships Formula Truck or F-Truck in the Formula 1 of Truck racing. In another "First" for Rio de Janeiro, F-Truck will hold the South American Championship at Rio's Autodromo Nelson Piquet in Jacarepagua April 16-18, 2010. →
Rio Boat Show April 10-16
The Rio Boat Show will now be held from April 10-16, 2010 at the Marina da Gloria in Rio de Janeiro. The decision to change the dates was made because of the heavy rains and mudslides in Rio. The Rio Boat Show is open to the public. Everything from Luxury Yachts, to Sailboats to Jet-Skis to Powerboats will be on display →
Rio Flooding Photos
[cincopa 10577501] Photos taken from around Rio de Janeiro showing the devastation from flooding.
Rio Flooding, death toll rises to 77 dead
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jEZ0IXckuA Flooding from heavy rain storms have claimed more than 70 lives in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro state, leaving streets submerged and prompting warnings to stay home after officials raise an alarm over deadly mudslides. Banks, schools, business all shut down on warnings from government officials for everyone to stay home. Streets in high rent areas like Ipanema are practically empty except for a few →
Mariah Carey, P Diddy, Ciara, – Rio Fashion Rocks
http://vimeo.com/10468666 Mariah Carey, P Diddy, Ciara, Ja Rule, Grace Jones, Versace, Givenchy, Calvin Klein, Marc Jacobs. Brazilian Fashion designers Andre Lima, Lenny, Alexandre Herchcovitch. Oi Fashion Rocks pairs International recording stars with International Fashion Designers for a unique Concert / Fashion show in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Class 1 Brazil Grand Prix
http://vimeo.com/10578997 Class 1 Powerboat race in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Video coverage by the Brazil Show. Team Fazza 3 from Dubai was the victor in the first leg of the 2010 Class 1 season. Billionaire, Eike Batista, richest man in Brazil and 8th richest in the world is a former Powerboat racer and is responsible for bringing Class 1 to Brazil. The →
