A Very Brief Look at Brazil

The modernize approach of religion and traditions of the old African culture now converted into an Afro-Brazilian culture that still has an impact and exists today which is also still celebrated in Brazil. I believe that without slavery, many of the importance of both sides of society selling slaves and buying slaves would not have shaped humanity in the modern world. “Two centuries had seen African and European cultural religious and linguistic habits merging into unique Afro-Brazilian social and religious customs, music, and storytelling (Nellis 62).” The cultural influence of Afro-Brazilians has persistently grew from celebrations like carnaval into a mainstream popular culture. Brazil holds a variety of different ideas, culture and people. These ideas and traditions include musical interests, dancing, different food dishes, literature and art, festivities, and religious practices.

During the early 1960s, Brazil entered a period of unrest caused by the military’s concern over the direction of government policies. The military’s concern rose toward the end of the 1950s due to the president’s perceived connection to communist world leaders. Prior to the Military Coup, the American government demanded that Brazil either move away from leftist policies or be forcefully changed. When Brazil did not comply, the United States, concerned that Brazil would join the communist block in South America, provided money and weapons to help the military overthrow the government. Although the Brazilian Military Coup of 1964 stimulated the Brazilian economy by investing more money into national growth, it was ultimately unsuccessful because

Brazil can be compared to the United States in several aspects. Both countries have a lot of things in common; however, we can point some differences too.

You probably heard of Brazil but, do you know much about it? Brazil is a beautiful place or country, in South America. It’s great for tourists’ sites; it has amazing land features, and especially cool culture and history. Brazil has a tremendous amount of nature and folktale. Brazil was found actually, over 8,000 years ago. The Portuguese were the first European settlers to arrive there. The journey was led by Pedro Cabral who began in the 1500s. When they finally got there they found Native Americans living there. They were around the seven millions.

The mass of almost one hundred thousand is edgy. The night is hot, humid, and alive with a feeling in the air so palpable you can almost trace it with your finger. The bleachers are filled to maximum capacity, along a mile-long stretch of paved roadway adjacent to an old brewery. People from all races, classes, and countries are celebrating together at the culmination of the orgiastic, pre-Lenten, hedonistic festival of Carnival. Soon, the first marchers proceed down the corridor to the booming cacophony of bass, snare, and friction drums. The rattling of tambourines, bells, and scrapers add flavor and accent. Like a bird set free, the singing cavaquinho (ukulele) emits its high pitched cries, adding to the frenzy. The marchers and

Bailes are community-wide dances that are hosted in various Brazilian slums known as favelas (McNally 435). Each week, thousands of poor Brazilians flock to crowded street alleys lined with massive window-rattling speakers to hear the latest Brazilian funk. This tradition has been a staple in the Rio de Janeiro entertainment scene for decades. Bailes attract regular attendees, known as funkieros, of all ages ranging from as young as 7 or 8 years old to participants well over the age of 18 (Robinson). Most importantly, these community bailes were, and still are, the integral avenues through which funk carioca has been developed and

My document is all about Brazil. I will give you details about the location of my county and some of the famous mountains and rivers that are located there. I will also tell you about a famous person that was born in this country. Foods that are found in this country will also be discussed. I will research the language that is spoken in this country. One of the other things that I will be writing about are the famous landmarks in this country.

The change of control began to occur rapidly in the 19th century from the shift of power of the crown to Brazilian colonies. Influences of the Enlightenment fueled the restlessness of the Brazilian Portuguese who were looked down upon. This was not new to other nations surrounding Brazil. In Spanish America the creoles (American born Spaniards) faced similar discrimination with distrust from their homeland leading to tensions within the nation. Through these tensions and other factors such as inequality and politics led to revolts and insurrections to accrue leading to the independent of many Spanish American nations. While Brazil had successfully become independent their pathway they 're was different from those nations. Brazil heavily relied on the slave trade and became another empire as opposed to a republic. Through changes of economy such as trade, social structures conflict between the different classes and political aspects of Brazil were unique as opposed to Spanish America. In this essay I will analyze the processes of Independence in Brazil through economic, social class structures and political changes which differentiated the way Brazil formed leading to new empire.

We can ascertain from this at least the point of view of one local musician, that the act of making music is inherently a collective idea. This would match many of the economic practices of the Andean people, for whom the idea of trade through reciprocation has long been a staple device in surviving in the Andes. It would be no surprise that Music also acts as a status symbol for the villagers, in representing their village to other communities around them. Once again, Turino notes, “As already suggested, performance in the districtwide festivals in the main way communities publicly represent themselves to others, and it is the main way that they fortify bonds within their own communities” (Turino, 2008, 22). This importance of the collective over the individual is a marked difference in cultural practices of North America, and it is certainly reflected in the Andean Music

Samba is by far the most famous and widely known music genre in Brazil. Samba’s origins are in West Africa, mainly Angola and Congo. The musical style migrated from West Africa to Brazil through the slave trade. The word “Samba” is derived from the Kimbundu (Angolan) term “semba” meaning “invitation to dance.” Its roots stem from the Congolese and Angolan “circle dances”.

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In the mid nineteen thirties, when samba was till an emerging popular music of Rio de Janeiro, the most prominent samba composers offered several competing understandings of the genre itself and of its links to national identity. These ranged from reductive to romantic fantasies of samba springing from the bosom of an undifferentiated povo to sarcastic visions of samba as a satire of the pseudo civilization of Brazilian elites and authorities. The general acceptance of samba as a national symbol discouraged extensive discussion over the meaning of that symbolism and the historical investigation of its emergence. The reductive perceptions and understandings of samba profoundly influenced views of the music both within Brazil and internationally,

Samba, is a musical genre and dance style, from Brazil, with roots in West Africa through the West African slave trade also through some African religious traditions, in places like Angola and the Congo. There are various forms of samba in Brazil, and it is in the form of various different popular rhythms and regional dances that originated from the drumming. Samba as a genre of music is mostly seen as a musical expression of urban Rio de Janeiro, then the capital of Imperial Brazil. Samba is recognized all around the world as a symbol of, not just, Brazil but also the Brazilian Carnival, which is considered one of the most popular Brazilian expressions of Culture. Samba has become a symbol of national Brazilian identity. The Bahian Samba

As early as the 1560’s, the French brought over the famous festival of Mardi Gras. During the time before Ash Wednesday, French planters in Trinidad celebrated the ridding of their cares by consuming alcohol, going to parties, and paying house-to-house visits. However, the masks used in Mardi Gras were banned during the French Revolution. Similar to the French, Catholic Spaniards also went from house to house singing and serenading friends during Christmastime (Liverpool 26-27). Great Britain’s influence on Trinidad Carnival is minimal. Most significant was the Trinidad Sentinel, which mimicked Britain’s Grand Ball

The primary question that Brazil faces as it moves into the 21st century is whether the Brazilian style of capitalism, which harnessed their economy towards growth as a developing economy, is sufficient to drive them as a developed country. Averaging 3.8% GDP growth over the last decade, this transition seems inevitable; Brazil has shifted from an agricultural giant to a country in which 90% of the population works in the industrial and service sectors. However, as they make this conversion, they must examine their economic policies to ensure that they are still applicable and advantageous. For example, Brazil must keep promoting their industrial policies. Brazil may fall back into a commodity-driven economy if raw