We are adding a new feature to our Notes from the Atlantic Archives. I will be interviewing brilliant Black leaders…
The brutal killing of a Congolese refugee in Brazil has sparked international outrage. Rio de Janeiro’s Civil Police say Moise…
Afro Brazilians and music lovers all over the world are mourning the passing of global sensation, Elza Suarez. The historic…
Happy New Year to everyone who has been following the work of my project Atlantic Archives in Salvador Bahia Brazil. It’s…
It’s a busy time here in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil. Summer is in full swing, there is a presidential election…
Six months ago, I was given the blessed opportunity to share notes from my experiences in Brazil with The Hub…
November is the Month of Black Awareness in Brazil. The recognition of this month for Black Brazilians was a long-fought…
Black magazines like Ebony, Jet, Essence and Black Enterprise, have been cornerstones of popular media in the African American community…
This week marks the birthday of “Cartola” Agenor de Oliveira, who was one of Brazil’s most renowned composers and singers.…
Racionais MCs is Brazil’s most successful, influential and dangerous hip-hop group. The group was formed in the early 80s in Sao…
This week we continue our discussion with Lucio Magano, music researcher for Radio Africa, Brazil’s only radio show showcasing African…
A small three-man team in Salvador, Bahia uses the radio waves to connect Black people throughout the diaspora through the…