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| Favela |
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| Slums. The word used to have a romantic hint but this is now completely replaced by an image of violence and drugs trafficking. Rio?s biggest favela Rocinha is becoming increasingly popular as destination of an organized tour. Read more... | ||||||
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| Abbreviation of former presidents Fernando Henrique Cardoso?s name. Almost all major politicians have a nickname or abbreviation. Lula made his part of his official name. | ||||||
| Forr? |
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| The most important of the Northeastern regional music styles is forr?, a lively, syncopated music centered on the accordion and the zabumba (an African drum). Though a few artists such as Luiz Gonzaga and Jackson do Pandeiro achieved national status, forr? was long disdained as hick by the urbane inhabitants of Brazil's more southerly cities - as is neatly encapsulated by the title of one good compilation available internationally, Forr?: Music for Maids and Taxi Drivers. Read more... | ||||||
| Funk (pronounced funky) | ||||||
| Funk is the latest musical import to Rio de Janeiro. It?s the music of the favela?s but is becoming popular in other areas as well. It?s raw music where the bass is the most important element. Read more... | ||||||
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