One of the coolest aspects of Brazilian music is the sheer variety of sounds and instruments that are unfamiliar to the untrained ear. Every Brazilian song affords the opportunity to learn about a new instrument. Whether it is the agogô, berimbau, cavaquinho, pandeiro, ganzá, repinique; there is always a Brazilian instrument to capture the imagination. […]
9 Free Essential Apps To Download in Rio de Janeiro
EasyTaxi EasyTaxi is the most downloaded taxi App in the world, and for good reason. With just the click of a button you have a taxi coming your way, it makes things so easy. ATM’s in Rio close at 10 PM, and no matter how responsible you think you are, there is a decent chance […]
Is Brazil Out of Tune?
I’ll never forget the day I translated my first Brazilian song into English. In one of my first Portuguese classes, the professor assigned the task of choosing a Brazilian song, translating it, and presenting it to the class. “Music,” I thought to myself, “I’ve got this.” I ran home and spent hours on YouTube in […]
The Best Introduction to Brazilian Music
A Springboard for Your Brazilian Music Journey Have you ever wondered where to get started with Brazilian music? Brazilian music is diverse, spanning from the syncopated rhythms of samba to the introspective melodies of Bossa Nova. It’s inextricably intertwined to the history, culture, and people of Brazil, so much so that you cannot understand one without […]
10 Instagram Feeds That Will Show You Brazilian Culture
One of the best ways to speed up your progress with Portuguese is to take your existing habits and do them in Portuguese. There are countless opportunities for you to get more exposure to Portuguese and to build your muscles if you start looking for them. Think about all of the media that you consume. Instead […]