Lauryn Hill in Brazil
Lauryn Hill Brazil Tour. It's like September is African American Music Month with a continuation of Black American Artists and Musicians in Brazil; Erykah Badu at Back 2 Black Festival and Lionel Richie's solo concert in Rio de Janeiro last week and this week, ex-Fugees member Lauryn Hill performs in Florianopolis, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Brasilia. In →
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 with Ronaldinho at Rio de Janeiro Concert
[youtube]JHvMWm03UWI[/youtube] 50 Cent brings Brazilian Soccer Star, Ronaldinho - (Ronaldinho Gaucho) on stage during his show in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at the Marina da Gloria. At Ronaldinho's request, 50 Cent performed "Hate It or Love It" from The Massacre CD and originally with the Game. Download "Hate It or Love It" on iTunes. Click the iTunes Link button below.
Video – 50 Cent with Ronaldinho at Rio concert
[youtube]JHvMWm03UWI[/youtube] 50 Cent brings Brazilian soccer star Ronaldinho onstage during his concert at Marina da Gloria in Rio de Janeiro. Over ten thousand attended the star studded event. Also seen was Brazilian national team goalie Julio Cesar. 50 Cent performed all of his hits as well as new material from Before I Self Destruct against a backdrop of a giant →
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’s World Cup 2014 Logo
Brazil has selected it's logo for the upcoming 2014 World Cup in Rio de Janeiro, three hands in green and yellow with a reddish tint forming the World Cup Trophy, but response has not been too positive so far, with many Brazilians Twittering and posting online jokes about it. One comment stated that the design was very poor and cheap →
Video Brazilian Models at Fashion Rio Part Two
Check out some of my favorite models from Fashion Rio http://vimeo.com/12164655
Brazilian Models Fashion Rio
Slideshow from backstage at Fashion Rio 2010 with beautiful Brazilian Models http://vimeo.com/12112801
Video – Fashion Rio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZUa2Gb9Vu0 Walter Rodrigues' Summer 2011 Collection (Full Show)
Red Bull AirRace Rio de Janeiro
Red Bull Air Race - Rio de Janeiro For only the second time in in the 46 race history of Red Bull Air Race Championship has a race been cancelled due to rain. The heavy rain and winds in Rio caused the pilots to be recalled to the race airport. Pilots and a crowd of 250,000 waited but the weather conditions did →
Red Bull Air Race Rio de Janeiro
RIO DE JANEIRO is on a roll with another International sporting event. Next up: the Red Bull Air Race. Red Bull Air Race World Championship leader Paul Bonhomme will be looking to show his arch rival Hannes Arch of Austria why he is the title holder at the third race of the 2010 season in Rio de Janeiro on May 8 →
Video – Flamengo beats Corinthians for Copa Libertadores
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odLVlLMozF4 Flamengo beats Corinthians 1-0 for the title Campeonato Libertadores on a penalty kick by Adriano. Ronaldo who plays for Corinthians was held ineffective in the rain drenched soccer match played at Maracana Stadium on Rio de Janeiro. The rain didn't keep Cariocas and Paulistas from traveling from all over Brazil to see the great rivalry. Crowd estimates were 90,000 people. Adriano →
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 →
Christ Statue Graffiti-Photo
Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro's iconic symbol and one of the Seven Wonders of the World was vandalized with graffiti. The statue which sits atop Corcovado mountain and overlooks all of Rio de Janeiro has been under renovation and is covered with scaffolding which the vandals used to climb the 130 foot statue and write graffiti on the head →
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. →
Brazil Travel Weather Update
After all the rainy weather, Rio de Janeiro is looking at sunny weather and mid 80's for the next week. This is a relief for residents and vistors to Rio. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil has been under the microscope lately with rain, revenue from oil funds, questions about the World Cup and the 2016 Rio Olympics. After a week of gloom, the →
Brazilian Model Michelle Martins
Brazilian model and actress Michelle Martins is back as host of theBrazilShow. Michelle's been traveling all over Brazil performing in the stage play ":Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zxsla9uLf9s
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 →
Dionne Warwick – Live in Rio de Janeiro
Dionne Warwick returns to Brazil to sing her classics, "Walk on By", "Say A Little Prayer", "Do You Know the Way to San Jose" and more this Friday April 9, 2010 10:00 pm at Vivo Rio. David Elliott, singer and son of Dionne Warwick will also perform. Dionne Warwick is a long time home owner in Rio de Janeiro, in the upscale →
Images of Rio de Janeiro Flooding
[cincopa 10577501] The loss of life, property and business has been devastating to Rio de Janeiro. Poor city emergency planning and sewage drains full of trash did not help the situation
Rio Flooding Photos
[cincopa 10577501] Photos taken from around Rio de Janeiro showing the devastation from flooding.
