Bossa Nova: “The Girl From Ipanema” with Frank Sinatra Bossa Nova, which had been developing since 1962, was firmly established with the album Getz/Gilberto – a collaboration between Stan Getz and João Gilberto, featuring Antonio Carlos Jobim. Album Recognition I do not recall seeing anything significant in the Brazilian media […]
Biography of the Bahian singer-songwriter João Gilberto João Gilberto do Prado Pereira de Oliveira (Juazeiro, 10 June 1931 – Rio de Janeiro, 6 July 2021), better known as João Gilberto, is a Brazilian musician considered the creator of the bossa nova rhythm. João Gilberto was given a guitar at the […]
A practical guide to things to do in Pelourinho: Baroque churches, museums, squares, a suggested itinerary and tips for making the most of
The beaches of Salvador, Bahia, offer 50 km of coastline with something for everyone: beaches with calm waters perfect for families, reefs that form
Arembepe is a charming village on the north coast of Bahia, around 42 km from Salvador. Known for its historic Hippie Village, the Tamar Project site
Salvador, the capital of Bahia, is a vibrant city where history, Afro-Brazilian culture, music and beaches come together — the perfect setting for
Bahia Maritime Museum: what you need to know before visiting Housed within the iconic Barra Lighthouse, the Bahia Maritime Museum is one of
A quick cultural guide to Salvador’s most popular museums, with practical tips on how to make the most of each visit. Salvador is a cultural hub
Paranaguá Palace — Ilhéus (Bahia) Paranaguá Palace, listed by the Bahia Institute of Artistic and Cultural Heritage (IPAC), is one of the
São Jorge Parish Church in Ilhéus (BA): a heritage site of historical, Jesuit and religious art significance The Parish Church of São Jorge is one
The Convent and Church of Nossa Senhora da Piedade: a neo-Gothic heritage site and religious symbol of Ilhéus (BA) The Church of Nossa Senhora da
History of the Cathedral of São Sebastião in Ilhéus — architecture, chronology and significance The design of the Cathedral of São Sebastião
