DescriptionNOTE: This audiobook is in Portuguese. Racism in Brazil traces the formation of the Brazilian "race", and the importance of blacks in the process of miscegenation, by following the development of the concept of race in Brazilian history. The aut…
DescriptionNOTE: This audiobook is in Portuguese. Jorge Da Silva: his name is a legend, his voice is pure emotion. This precious audiobook is full of the sort of universal experiences that are applicable to many lives, everywhere. Original Portuguese description: Jorge da Silva, um nome que e uma lenda. Sua voz e simbolo de emoc?o. Este audiolivro e uma agradavel descoberta e segundo Oziel Pecanha, jornalista, cheio de experiencias que marcaram muitas vidas nos mais diferentes lugares.
DescriptionRattapallax, described as the "visceral multimedia hit of poetry" by TimeOut magazine, features readings from leading contemporary poets and writers. Here, American poetry magazine Rattapallax, partners with Brazil's leading literary press, Editora 34, to release a major issue of the magazine featuring new and innovative poets from both countries. The issue is edited by Flavia Rocha from Sao Paulo and Edwin Torres from New York City and features leading contemporary poets as well as songs and lyrics by Caetano Veloso, Arto Lindsay, Arnaldo Antunes, and the Now Sound of Brazil. Some notable poets in this issue are Cecilia Vicuna, Joca Reiners Terron, Todd Colby, Ricardo Corona, Willie Perdomo, and Jussara Salazar.
DescriptionNOTE: This audiobook is in Portuguese. Among the most important accomplishments of the Romantic era in Brazil was the establishment of a Brazilian national identity, based on Indian ancestry and the richness of nature. These traits first appeared in Antonio Goncalves Dias's epic poem Juca Pirama . Em Juca Pirama, Goncalves Dias vai alem da simples narrativa lirica da saga de um indio tupi. Ele fala de honra, dignidade e coragem. Um classico que vale a pena ouvir de novo.
DescriptionNOTE: This audiobook is in Portuguese. Recognized as one of the greatest Brazilian poets of the 20th century ? and perhaps one the century's greatest poets, period ? Carlos Drummond de Andrade (1902-87) published his most important work in 10 books. Fr…
DescriptionNOTE: This audiobook is in Portuguese. No other composer or writer has summed up the social, economic, and cultural reality of contemporary Brazil like Chico Buarque. His music not only observes and comments on Brazilian history and culture, but examin…
DescriptionNOTE: This audiobook is in Portuguese. This audiobook showcases and discusses the work of Clarice Lispector, one of the greatest Brazilian writers. It examines the complex relationship between reality and language present in her work, which is among th…
DescriptionWondering how to make use of all that spare time on the plane while you're flying to Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, or Brasilia? Between your in-flight meal and your in-flight movie, try some In-Flight Portuguese ! This 60-minute program is the simplest way to learn just enough Portuguese to get through anything you'll run into, whether you're traveling for business or for pleasure. Short lessons make In-Flight Portuguese easy to use. Covers everything from greetings and polite expressions to asking directions, getting around, checking into a hotel, and going to a restaurant. Includes sections for meeting people and spending a night on the town. Over 400 essential words, phrases, and expressions. Simple and effective format: just listen and repeat.
