Tag Archives: Brazil

Major holiday festivities around the world

If you’re looking forward to breaking the monotony of a mundane life and are in pursuit of places where you could indulge in outdoor festivities, here are some holiday festivities around the world that you should witness – at least once in your lifetime.

21st Annual San Diego Brazil Carnival Mardi Gras, (San Diego, CA)

21st Annual San Diego Brazil Carnival Mardi Gras on Saturday, February 9th, 2013 at The San Diego Museum of Art Sculpture Court in Balboa Park.

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).

International Superstar Lili Rocha releases sophomore album, “Into the Fire” on iTunes Europe & Asia

Just one year after the tremendous success of her 1st english record, comes a brand new album that showcases Lili Rocha’s versatility as an artist – one who effortlessly dabbles into all styles of music, including salsa, reggae, folk, and rock.