Brooklyn Film Festival tickets on sale now, opening night this Friday, through June 9

Festival to Hold a Variety of Special Events Including 9th annual kidsfilmfest on June 1 and BFF Exchange & Brooklyn Meets Spain on June 8

Fun as Hell: Matuto’s Seductive Philosophical Trip through Brazilian Beats and Southern Roots on The Devil and The Diamond

Press Release: It’s Carnival in Recife. It’s Mardi Gras in New Orleans. And watch out: That just may be the Devil spinning through the drunken, dancing crowd, trying to get friendly with the saint in disguise, with the diamond in the rough. The rolling drums and quicksilver accordion licks, the earthy vibe and thoughtful reflections mingle on Matuto’s latest refinement of their Appalachia-gone-Afro-Brazilian sound, The Devil and The Diamond (Motema Music; release: May 14, 2013).

Globally Inspired Rug Designer – Malene Barnett

Her international travels have inspired her to create amazing works of art in her rug designs.