The New York Times – Music:
For centuries, the standard wood used to make string instruments’ bows has come from the pernambuco tree in Brazil. Its future is uncertain.
Category: Brazil
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Singer Oliver Tree Is Said to Have Died in Collision of Helicopters in Brazil
The New York Times – Music:
The two helicopters crashed in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, killing at least six people, the authorities said.
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‘The Blue Trail’ Review: A Drifting Journey Into Freedom
The New York Times – Film:
In an imaginary Brazil, where older people are forcibly removed from society, a resolute 77-year-old seeks her independence in the Amazon.
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Tânia Maria Is Brazil’s Newest Film Icon
The New York Times – Film:
Clad in florals and puffing on a cigarette, Tânia Maria has captivated audiences with a striking, if brief, performance in “The Secret Agent,” Brazil’s latest Oscar contender.
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How Wagner Moura Stayed True to Himself and Earned a Golden Globe Nomination
The New York Times – Film:
The Brazilian star of “The Secret Agent” is a major Oscar contender, though some at home turned against him for criticizing the right-wing government.
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‘The Secret Agent’ Review: Wagner Moura Is on the Run
The New York Times – Film:
Wagner Moura takes cover in this knockout from the filmmaker Kleber Mendonça Filho that is largely set in 1977 during Brazil’s miliary dictatorship.
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6 Floating Hotels Where Gentle Waves Will Rock You to Sleep
The New York Times – Travel:
Leave your worries on the shore at resorts in places like an azure Caribbean bay, a crystal-clear Cambodian river and a pristine Thai lake.