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Carmen Miranda: 'O que é que a baiana tem?' A Golden-ish Legacy
Every Carnaval has its end, but Carmen Miranda’s journey is about to begin. This year, 2024 marks 85 years since her debut in popular...
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Feb 15, 2024


"Ô Abre Alas": Make A Room, Women Want to Move
The evolution of women's participation in Carnaval: from exclusion to empowerment
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Feb 13, 2024


Bob Marley: The Hidden Genius Behind the ‘Dreadlock Rasta’
the trajectory of the legend hidden and reduced in the stereotype 'dreadlock rasta'
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Feb 12, 2024


Grammy Awards 2024: Women Empowering Women - Behind Every Successful Woman, There's a Tribe of Pavers
Last night, music history was made as the 66th Annual Grammy Awards unfolded in the vibrant city of Los Angeles. It was a night of...
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Feb 5, 2024


Samba, Soul, and Sensibility: Marisa Monte 35
remembering Marisa Monte
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Feb 1, 2024


She Wasn’t a Natural Woman: Aretha Franklin 80
a detailed review of 'Respect'
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Jan 15, 2024


Spice Girls 30's Girl Power: If We Want a Future, Do Not Forget Our Past
an overview of the Spice Girls by a Gen Z.
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Jan 11, 2024


Super Boss: Nicki Minaj’s Pink
an exploration of the queen of RAP, Nicki Minaj
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Dec 20, 2023


Faith and Freedom 60: Remembering George Michael
a tribute on the George Michael's trajectory
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Dec 20, 2023


Sex, Drugs and Rock N' Roll: Lizard King 80s in 2023
Jim Morrison at 80: Does the controversial counterculture poet and sex symbol resonate with today's society?
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Dec 8, 2023


Beyond the Buzz,Queen Bee's Hive at 42: It's Britney, Bitch!
Hexagons of Britney Spears' empire.
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Dec 2, 2023


Voices from the Slums: Don't Let the Samba Die
recounting of the story of samba music
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Dec 2, 2023


Queen Midas-Who Rules the World? Beyoncé!
the enchanting four-decade odyssey of Queen Midas from the pop culture.
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Dec 1, 2023


Gaby Amarantos and Xênia França & Latin Music: Too Much for Your Flat Plate
Explore Brazilian music at the 25th annual Latin Grammys Awards.
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Nov 21, 2023


Village People's 45-Year Macho Revolution
Embark on a journey through time with the Village People—a trailblazing force in LGBTQ+ representation. Discover their evolution, challenges
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Nov 18, 2023


TransForm Music: Genres and Non-Conformity Genders
exploration of gender nonconformity in music across different eras in the UK and USA.
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Nov 14, 2023


Her Name Is Gal: The Brazilian Muse and Intersectional Resistance Symbol
in-depth look at the life and legacy of Gal Costa
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Nov 9, 2023


Amaro Freitas's 'Y’Y': Echoes of Brazil; Vacuum Histories
review of Amaro Freitas's album "Y’Y"
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Nov 7, 2023


Six Decades of Sex, Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll: Rolling Stones & Women
The Rolling Stones' musical evolution and representation of women in their songs.
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Oct 23, 2023


Remembering Cássia Eller: Remain of Resistance, Rhythm of Resilience
insights into Cássia Eller's life and contributions to the LGBT+ community in Brazil
Sofia R. Willcox
Oct 12, 2023
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