Racionais MCs, “Brazil’s Public Enemy”, participate in director Spike Lee’s upcoming documentary about Brazil
Note from BW of Brazil: Gotta give props to Spike Lee. When I first heard that he was planning to record a documentary about Brazil’s […]
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After two year delay, film ‘Marighella’, about the Brazilian revolutionary, debuts in Brazil; learn a few facts about the movie and the man
Note from BBT: The wait is over. Finally. The first four words are not just my own, but also that of the Mídia Ninja website […]
‘I learned to use art to create safe spaces for black women’, says DJ Afreekassia
Note from BBT: The roles of the arts and social media cannot be underestimated in the rise of Afro-Brazilian identity politics, particularly in the 21st […]
Black Masculinities: Being a black man in Brazil is to live with a series of stereotypes, which involve gender, race and social class
“No question, being a black man is demanding. The fire’s in my eyes and the flames need fanning” – Talib Kweli “I grew up learning […]
56 years without Al Hajj Malik Al-Shabazz: How Malcolm X’s ‘dangerous mind’ helped shape Brazilian rap in the 1990s
Note from BBT: Today, February 21, 2021, marks the 56th anniversary of the murder of one the greatest anti-racist activists of all-time, Malcolm X. I […]
Pianist Amaro Freitas, a rising star in Brazilian Instrumental Music, mixes Brazilian rhythms such as Frevo and Baião with Jazz and pioneers a new sound
Note from BBT: A black man playing piano. Well, if you’re in the United States, numerous black pianists would probably come to mind. Thelonious Monk, […]
The story of Cassiano, the forgotten genius and icon of black Brazilian Soul music
Note from BBT: There is so much to cover when discussing the history and contemporary experiences of black Brazilians that often times I’ll mention a […]
Rapper Djonga Nominated for a BET Hip Hop Award 2020
Rapper Djonga becomes first Brazilian nominated for a BET Hip Hop Award By Marques Travae with information courtesy of O Tempo, Rolling Stone and […]
“Women are The Future of Rap and This is the Time to Take What’s ours”
“Women are The Future of Rap and This is the Time to Take What’s ours” Note from BW of Brazil: Obviously, anyone who gets into […]
Emerson Osasco Denounces Racism and Fascism | Black Brazil Today
Emerson Osasco Denounces Racism and Fascism Note from BW of Brazil: I first became aware of today’s story when it was posted in a black […]
Top 10 richest singers of Brazil: how White artists are the most popular
“Top 10 richest singers of Brazil: Recent reports show how white artists are the most popular and best paid in Brazil’s music industry In a […]
13 Brazilian Female Rappers Who are Famous in the World
13 Brazilian Female Rappers Who are Famous in the World Note from BW of Brazil: For anyone who happens to catch the ”Brazil bug”, sooner […]
Senzala Hi-Tech: Music considers a future where black people “Exist”
Note from BW of Brazil: To be honest, I don’t even remember how I stumbled upon the music of the Hip Hop collective known as Senzala […]
Carlos Marighella Once again shows Brazil’s problem with skin color
Carlos Marighella Once again shows Brazil’s problem with skin color Note: I have to admit, I LOVE a good debate! And this latest one coming […]
