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Brazil Carnival – Part 2- Bahia Style

Carnival in Bahia, a state in Northeastern Brazil differs substantially from Carnival in Rio de Janeiro (see article) . To start with the music styles are not the same for the two carnivals. In Bahia there are many different rhythms, … Continue reading

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Brazil Carnival – Part 1 – Rio de Janeiro

Say the word Carnival to almost anyone in the world, and they think Brazil! If you love Carnival, you have to at the very least be fascinated by Brazil. Carnival in Brazil sets the bar for all of the pre-Lenten … Continue reading

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Asakusa Samba Carnival – Tokyo, Japan

It’s the time of year when I am usually in “google” mode, and search for all things Carnival, costumes, feathers, beads, boots, accessories, and I happened to come across a video clip of  the Asakusa Samba Carnival, needless to say, … Continue reading

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