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In the celebration of the Brazilian dish, which originated in Rio Grande do Sul, there is all-you-can-eat, picanha for five euros, and tips on how to make a good barbecue, with a nice seasoning of history.
One of Brazil's biggest current artists, João Gomes, will headline the Forró Festival in Porto on May 29th and 30th. This marks the first time the São João Gomes festival is held outside of Brazil, aiming to bring the authentic atmosphere of a traditional Saint John's festival, including crafts and cuisine, to Portugal. Gomes is also confirmed for the Coala Festival in Cascais on May 30th and 31st, following his recent sold-out performances in Lisbon.
Brazilian artist Duda Beat is currently on a European tour with stops in Lisbon and Porto. In an interview, she discusses her 'Club Tara' show, her connection with fans in Portugal, and the role of music in fostering cultural exchange between Portuguese-speaking countries.
The musical project A Rua das Pretas honours the Brazilian people through a new album release and an accompanying short film.
The singer from São Paulo will present the show 'Alma Lírica Brasileira' in April in the cities of Lisbon and Espinho. Afterwards, she and musicians Teco Cardoso and Nelson Ayres will head to Madrid.
The singer is in Portugal for a week of concerts and made an appearance on 'Olá, Bom dia!'
Thursday has arrived, which means it is time for the DN Brasil cultural agenda for Lisbon and its surroundings. For the coming days, we highlight the first weekend of the exhibition by artist Anna Maria Maiolino at MAAT and two concerts bringing more Brazilian culture to the Portuguese capital. The weekly edition of 'What's good' is now live, featuring Blaya's 'ARRAIÁ.L' show at B.Leza, the debut of Anna Maria Maiolino's 'Terra Poética' exhibition, and a performance by singer-songwriter Taïs Reganelli at BOTA.
The Jardins do Marquês Festival in Oeiras, a major summer event in the Greater Lisbon area for Brazilian artists, has confirmed Arnaldo Antunes as a performer for its upcoming edition. The musician and songwriter from São Paulo will perform on June 30, about a year after the release of his album 'Novo Mundo'. A central figure in contemporary Brazilian culture, Antunes is a former member of Titãs and part of the Tribalistas project. He will be accompanied by a band including Curumin, Kiko Dinucci, Chico Salém, Betão Aguiar, and Vitor Araújo. The festival, held at the Marquês de Pombal Palace Gardens, will also feature performances by Raimundos and Baco Exu do Blues.
On the 30th anniversary of 'Aos Vivos', the Brazilian singer-songwriter replicates the album on stage just as he did, with voice and guitar, while keeping his eyes on the present. There will be five concerts in Portugal.
Based in Portugal, Brazilian visual artist Jefferson Rib opens the exhibition 'Bum Bum Paticumbum Prugurundum' this Saturday (14) in Porto, dedicated to the world of Rio de Janeiro's samba schools. The exhibition, held at the Allmo space, features works that engage with recurring themes from carnival parades, exploring the artistic, cultural, and historical significance of these groups that emerged in the early 20th century. Rib, a Rio native with a background in scenography, has been part of the Porto art scene since 2018, using various techniques like oil, acrylic, and linocut to explore Brazilian cultural imagery.
Luso-Brazilian Elsa Costa will speak about event production on March 21st at 4 PM at the Fábrica Braço de Prata in Lisbon. The project is a partnership with the Casa da Língua Portuguesa.
Thursday is here, the day for the DN Brasil cultural agenda for Lisbon and its surroundings. For the coming days, we highlight the performances of the show 'O Céu da Língua' with Gregório Duvivier at the Coliseu dos Recreios, the premiere of the Brazilian documentary 'Explode São Paulo, Gil', and a programme dedicated to Brazilian music at Fábrica Braço de Prata.
Brazilian cinema continues its rise in Portugal with the upcoming release of the documentary 'Explode São Paulo, Gil' this Thursday (12). The film follows the story of Gil, a woman who moved to São Paulo at 20 with dreams of becoming a singer, and now works as a cleaner. Director Maria Clara Escobar captures their dialogue, blending reality and performance to reflect on themes of work, fame, and the pursuit of art. The award-winning documentary, which has been featured at festivals like Doclisboa, will have a special screening at Cinema Ideal in Lisbon with the director in attendance.
In the spirit of the Oscars, a special screening of short films by Kleber Mendonça Filho takes place this week in Lisbon. The Casa da América Latina will host the event on Thursday, March 12, at 7 pm. Two works by the Pernambuco-born director, set in Recife, will be presented: the drama Eletrodoméstica (Brazil, 2005, 22') and the documentary Copa do Mundo no Recife (Brazil, 2014, 15'). Following the screening, there will be a discussion panel with actress and director Joana de Verona and artist and poet Diego Garcez. Admission is free, subject to venue capacity.
Raised in Nilópolis, Rio de Janeiro, and grandson of a Beija-Flor member, Jefferson Rib presents 'Bum Bum Paticumbum Prugurundum', an exhibition that revisits the narratives of Rio's samba schools.
The Brasil Origem Week event series will take place in Porto and Lisbon, with four additional editions planned outside Portugal.
