Author Archives: WanderLustJeff

Salgueiro

Posted on December 20, 2010 by WanderLustJeff

Founded:  1953 Colors: Red and White Theme for 2011:  “Salgueiro Presents: Rio at the cinema!” Website:  http://www.salgueiro.com.br Performing:  Monday, March 7th, 2011 10:05pm 2010 Finish: 5th place It’s red and white flags and shirts are shown with pride. Salgueiro is … Continue reading →

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Mangueira

Posted on December 19, 2010 by WanderLustJeff

Founded:  1928 Colors:  Green and Pink Theme for 2011:  “The faithful son, always Mangueira” Website:  http://www.mangueira.com.br Performing:  Sunday, March 6th, 2011 2:25am Mangueira. One of the oldest, most traditional and most well known of all samba schools. Without a doubt, … Continue reading →

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Mocidade

Posted on December 18, 2010 by WanderLustJeff

Founded:  1955 Colors:  Green and White Theme for 2011:  “Parable of the Divine Seed” Website:  http://www.mocidadeindependente.com.br Performing:  Sunday, March 6th, 2011 11:10pm Another classic samba school and top contender in the elite group, Mocidade has a history steeped in working … Continue reading →

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Imperatriz Leopoldinense

Posted on December 17, 2010 by WanderLustJeff

Founded:  1959 Colors:  Light Green, White & Gold Theme for 2011:  “The Empress advises: samba is good for health” Website: http://www.imperatrizleopoldinense.com.br Performing:  Sunday, March 6th, 2011 10:05pm Founded in 1959, and named  in honor of Leopoldina von Habsburg of Austria, … Continue reading →

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Portela

Posted on December 16, 2010 by WanderLustJeff

Founded:  1926 Colors: Blue and White Theme for 2011:  “Rio, the color blue sea” Website: http://www.gresportela.com.br Performing:  Monday, March 7th, 2011 11:10pm 2010 Finish: 9th place Arguably one of the best known of the samba schools, Portela is also one … Continue reading →

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Porto da Pedra

Posted on December 15, 2010 by WanderLustJeff

Founded:  1978 Colors:  Red and White Theme for 2011:  “The dream always comes to those who dream…” Website: http://www.unidosdoportodapedra.com.br Performing:  Monday, March 7th, 2011 1:20am 2010 Finish: 10th place A relative new-comer to the elite scene, Porto da Pedra was … Continue reading →

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União da Ilha do Governador

Posted on December 14, 2010 by WanderLustJeff

Founded:  1953 Colors: Blue, Red & White Theme for 2011:  “The mystery of life” Website: http://www.gresuniaodailha.com.br Performing:  Monday, March 7th, 2011 9:00pm 2010 Finish: 11th place The year 2011 will be an exciting one for União da Ilha as they … Continue reading →

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São Clemente

Posted on December 13, 2010 by WanderLustJeff

Founded:  1961 Colors:  Gold and Black Theme for 2011:  “Yours, mine, our Rio, blessed by God and beautiful by nature” Website:  http://www.saoclemente.com.br Performing:  Sunday, March 6th, 2011 9:00pm In 2010, São Clemente won their division (Access group) with a near … Continue reading →

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The Gods of Carnival: Rio’s Samba Schools

Posted on December 12, 2010 by WanderLustJeff

The Carnival parade in the Sambadrome is by far the biggest, most celebrated and decorated aspect of Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. Spanning over a kilometer long, the purpose-built Sambadrome houses over 50,000 revelers on either side of the long … Continue reading →

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Music to live by: Brazilian Luisa Maita

Posted on November 12, 2010 by WanderLustJeff

Listen to this: What Miss Maita says about her new album Lero-Lero: “Its inspiration comes from the urban life of São Paulo, its ghettos and its people… The lyrics and the aura of the album focus on the peculiarities of … Continue reading →

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