Ivete Sangalo full biography: The Queen of Axé and her influence on Brazilian music Early life and career Ivete Sangalo was born in Juazeiro, in the interior of Bahia, into a family of musicians. She began singing as a child and later played the guitar during school holidays. She also […]
Daniela Mercury: The Queen of Axé Music and Her Influence on Brazilian Music Daniela Mercury, stage name of Daniela Mercuri de Almeida, was born in Salvador on 28 July 1965. She is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, dancer, producer, actress and television presenter, recognised for her significant contribution to Brazilian music. […]
Maria Bethânia: The queen bee of Brazilian popular music and her enduring legacy Maria Bethânia Viana Teles Veloso, better known as Maria Bethânia, was born on 18 June 1946 in Santo Amaro da Purificação, Bahia. She is one of the most important Brazilian singers, the second best-selling female artist in […]
Full biography of Simone Bittencourt: The star of Brazilian music Birth and name The singer Simone Bittencourt was born on Christmas Day 1949 in Salvador, the capital of Bahia. For this reason she was to be christened Natalina, but in the end the name Simone Bittencourt de Oliveira prevailed. Family […]
The influence of Carmen Miranda on Brazilian music: From the popularisation of samba to its internationalisation in Hollywood When, in 1939, Carmen Miranda (born on 9 February 1909 and died on 5 August 1955) recorded one of her most famous songs, “O Que É Que a Baiana Tem” (What Does […]
According to many scholars, music and dance have been part of Brazilian culture since its inception, providing an outlet for the tensions arising
The expedition of Martim Afonso de Sousa: towards the colonisation of Brazil. Martim Afonso de Sousa came from one of the most notable families in
The colonising expedition led by Martim Afonso de Sousa and sent by the King of Portugal in 1530 was the first official attempt at permanently
From the start of the 16th century until its midpoint, the Brazilian coast saw frequent passages and incursions by Spanish navigators, either en
European interest in and conflict over Brazilwood in the 16th and 17th centuries. This chapter examines the exploitation and trade of Brazilwood
The Portuguese expedition to Brazil in 1503: discoveries, controversies and developments. Several printed and handwritten sources from the early
The captains of Pedro Álvares Cabral’s fleet proposed sending an expedition to explore the new land further. In 1501, King Manuel accepted the
The Portuguese intention behind Cabral’s discovery of Brazil. Some historians debate whether it was Spanish sailors or the Portuguese who first
Although the Spanish navigator Vicente Yánez Pinzón is considered to have discovered Brazil first, according to the Treaty of Tordesillas, the
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Naturism at Tambaba Beach: A unique experience Situated approximately 30 km south of João Pessoa, the capital of Paraíba, Tambaba Beach is one of
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The bulls of Alexander VI and the dispute between Spain and Portugal over the new lands (1493). This text explains the papal bulls issued by
Explore the beaches of Fernando de Noronha with this practical guide, which provides access information, details of trails and the best spots for
1 — Ratifications of Portuguese expansion by the Holy See 1. Context and authority of the Holy See In the Middle Ages and early Modern Age, the
A selection of the 15 most famous beaches and coastal destinations in Bahia, bringing together essential information about characteristics (swimming,
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This text brings together and compares the main types of ships used by Portuguese navigators in the 15th and 16th centuries — nau, caravel (and its
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