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An Insight into Samba de Roda

Despite being a catchy rhythm that hooked everyone in our schools in further rehearsals, Samba de Roda proved to be a powerful complementary tool in the project Learning from Brazilian Culture. Most of our children and youngsters in the project … Continue reading

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23 de Abril – Salve Jorge!!

Salve Jorge!  The martyrdom of St. Geroge is celebrated on 23 April. In different places in Brazil, due to religious syncretism, St. George also represents the Orixás Oxossi and Ogum. Here is my tribute to São Jorge. The songs’ lyrics … Continue reading

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