antonfoek The visit of the Dutch star footballer Memphis Depay last Monday to the favela Jardim Santa Cristina in São Paulo has made a big impression, as ESPN Brasil notes a few days later. The Dutch forward of Corinthians took the time to talk to the inhabitants of the slum and eventually paid the bar bill for the community. “His visit…
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antonfoek Amsterdam, October 19th, 2024 – In a shocking turn of events, Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro has accused Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of being a CIA doppelganger. This bold claim has sent ripples through the political landscape of South America, leaving many to wonder what could have motivated such a statement. A…
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antonfoek The Visionary Behind The MAZE Bob Nadkarni, a British journalist and filmmaker, moved to Rio de Janeiro over 40 years ago with a dream that extended far beyond his own artistic pursuits. He founded The MAZE not just as his home and art studio but as a cultural beacon in the heart of Catete.…
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Storms in SE Brazil eyesonbrasil 4 May 2024–The number of fatalities in Southeastern Brazil was updated last Thursday after at least 203 cities in the State of Rio Grande do Sul were hit by heavy storms, which are also forecast to move on to neighboring Santa Catarina over the next few days. Some 60 people…
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As the G20 summit unfolds in the picturesque setting of Rio de Janeiro’s Marina da Glória, the world’s gaze turns towards Brazil. This iconic location, steeped in history and natural beauty, serves as more than just a backdrop – it embodies the potential Brazil holds on the international stage. Let’s explore how this event, coupled…
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Ah, Donald and Zé Carioca! A dynamic duo whose friendship transcends borders and languages, brought to life by the magic of Walt Disney. But their creation wasn’t just a stroke of genius – it was a fascinating blend of cultural exchange and artistic inspiration. Donald Duck: Donald’s roots go back to 1934, starring in the…
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Not Visiting Suriname eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 27 january 2024– Last year, the organization grouping 54 African nations, became a permanent member of the G20, a group that brings together the world’s 19 richest economies plus the European Union (EU). This year, Brazil chairs the G20 and will host the summit of the group’s heads of state…
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Sunrise in Rio de Janeiro – I captured this footage on Christmas Day 2023 at The MAZE in Catete. Anton Foek had inspired me to do some intro clip with the Music of Richard Strauss: “Also sprach Zarathustra”. After a gig on Christmas Dinner in Copacabana – I played the piano at the JW Marriott…
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Ronald Biggs, a name synonymous with audacious crime and daring escapes, etched his story onto the pages of British infamy with the infamous Great Train Robbery of 1963. However, it was his audacious escape from Wandsworth Prison two years later that truly cemented his status as a folk hero and fugitive extraordinaire. Biggs, along with…
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01 – Tambor de lingua (Comp. Silveira ed Esec. Silveira, Taufic)(P. e C.).wav 00:00:00:00 02 – Trem das Onze (Comp. Barbosa ed Esec. Silveira, Taufic)(C.).wav 00:03:10:19 03 – Samba de 1 nota so (Comp.Jobin, Mendonca ed Esec. Silveira, Taufic)(C.).wav 00:06:43:02 04 – Roda morena (Comp. Taufic ed Esec. Silveira, Taufic)(P. e C.).wav 00:11:34:15 05 –…
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