Tag: Girl from Ipanema
By Lisa Flueckiger, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – American superstar Beyoncé will headline the opening night of this year’s Rock in Rio on Friday, September 13th, after shows by Brazilian star Ivete Sangalo and International DJ sensation David...
By Julia Averbuck, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On August 2, 1962, Tom Jobim, Vinicius de Moraes and João Gilberto came together on stage to release their new set and to play for the first time what would...
By Maíra Amorim, Senior Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO - July 9th marked the thirty year anniversary of the death of Vinicius de Moraes, Brazilian poet, musician, singer, ambassador and Carioca who died at the age of 67. Moraes...
By Jaylan Boyle, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO - Many Gringos would have to admit, no doubt to the eternal chagrin of the average Brazilian, that they were familiar with Ipanema Beach long before they knew the country's capital city....
