Category Archives: Brazil

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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Trip Notes ~ Rio Carnival & Beyond

Posted on October 30, 2010 by WanderLustJeff

Last updated: 03/28/2011 Introduction Welcome to Unravel’s Experiences of a Lifetime! Want to dance in the streets from dusk ’til dawn, take in the most vibrant parade in the world, and feel the samba strike your soul? There’s no greater … Continue reading →

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One of my favorite things in Brazil: Dessert carts!

Posted on September 20, 2010 by WanderLustJeff

Okay, so I have many favorite things in Brazil, but the dessert cart tops the list. Imagine yourself strolling down the street, stretching your legs after dinner and enjoying the evening air as it cools down into the night. Whether … Continue reading →

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Seu Jorge & Almaz ~ Brazilian music for the world

Posted on September 10, 2010 by WanderLustJeff

I love Brazilian music. It is everything good that music should be. I’m not a critic and I don’t claim to be able to understand too much about it, but I do know that it sounds damn good. I also … Continue reading →

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