Reconstructs the development of popular culture in the province of Maranhao in northern Brazil. Uniqueness and internal subdivisions of rural subculture; Genesis of the plantation and peasant economies; Social culture and ways of perception; Formation of regional subcultures and ethic variants; Elite ...
shaped, and challenged. Based on an overview of this literature, this essay finds that Chinese popular culture remains subversive despite evolving political rule and changing socioeconomic structures. Meanwhile, the state has
The basic objectives of this study may be summarized as follows. Firstly, the work aims to highlight the crucial differences between the erudite literary tradition of North East Brazil and the popular cultural expressions of the region, especially the popular poetic or romanceiro tradition, showing...
Brazil, samba, race, “Black” Paris, popular music, Oito Batutas Introduction Jump to section Introduction The Rio-Paris axis: Reciprocal transatlantic currents, 1900 to the 1920s The Oito Batutas: Afro-Brazilian music(ians) within national self-definition Locating the Oito Batutas in...
Arts, Humanities & Popular Culture: Brazil has a historically rich tapestry of folk traditions, music, dance, art and literature emanating from the varied mix of cultures introduced over centuries. Brazilians are renowned for their love of dance and music with regular festivals taking place; the ...
Brazil - Culture, Diversity, Music: The cultures of the indigenous Indians, Africans, and Portuguese have together formed the modern Brazilian way of life. The Portuguese culture is by far the dominant of these influences; from it Brazilians acquired the
A year later, Italian navigator Amerigo Vespucci sailed to Brazil on a voyage commissioned by the Portuguese crown and returned home with a cargo of hard, reddish wood. The wood was similar to an East Indian variety called pau brasil, which was then popular in Europe for making cabinets and...
Brazil's modernist capital city was inaugurated, with much fanfare, in April 1960. It had until that point been the subject of considerable international interest. However, almost immediately after 1960, the city largely disappeared from... RJ Williams - 《Progress in Planning》 被引量: 0发表:...
Brazil soccer is by far the most popular sport. The national Brazil team has won the FIFA World Cup a record 5 times. Going to a soccer game in Brazil will give you a new appreciation for their passion for soccer. When you also look at the fact that the World Cup will be hosted in...
Like Gina (above) there are other examples in the data of participants using fictional references to express their concerns or fears about genetics. For example, Tina (woman aged 55) was interviewed with her daughter Riana (woman, aged 20). Tina mentions The Boys from Brazil she says: Tina...