Apparently, I haven't had the drive to blog on a regular basis lately. Blogging comes on the bottom in the list of my priorities right now (and the coming months). A big SORRY also to other bloggers for my absence.
Sometimes, it is very difficult to be me. Not easy.
But then I got a tip from my other significant half, via e-mail:
Him: "During the months of October and November there will be happening the Brazil Festival Amsterdam. Maybe you feel like blogging something about it ?"
Me: "- Of course, thanks !"
And here is what I have found on their site (in Dutch):
"After successful festivals about India and China, Amsterdam is during the months of October and November welcoming Brazil.
Brazil Festival Amsterdam promises to be a surprising introduction to the Brazilian culture. Because Brazil is not only the land of carnaval, samba, football and capoeira. This South American country has a dynamic economy and a blossoming culture with a wide range of forms, from classic to modern. The key word to Brazil is "multicultural". This is noticed in the bossa nova, the XXth century dance culture and the present classic music. But also in the film, arts and the architecture. Everything is in there. From indian origins and western baroque to the most modern expressions. The Brazilian culture looks like the Brazilian kitchen: a fusion of the best from many worlds. "
More info: www.brasilfestival.nl (yes, Brazil as it should be: with an "s", ha ! Unfortunately, everytime they mention "São Paulo" they write it Sao Paolo - ARGH !! ).
Below, a few examples of what you can enjoy:
Balé da Cidade de São Paulo.
Bianca Gismonti and Claudia Castelo Branco. An explosion of "pianofire": Duo Gisbranco.
Documentary "Sweet Dutch Brazil"(O Doce Brasil Holandês). I have already talked about it before.
On the 9th of October, Zuco 103 (= Brazilian Lilian Vieira, German Stefan Schmid and Dutch drummer/producer Stefan Kruger) will be performing songs in de samba de gafieira style for kids: "Secrets for Your Ears", for kids older than 6y. Sitting while watching is not possible ! (Oops, and this reminds me I really have to enter in contact with Lilian for a interview here at GFH. Zuco 103 tours around the world - but it is totally un-famous in Brazil, btw.)
Lilian sings mostly in Portuguese, sometimes also in English.
Ana Carolina has alredy been in Amsterdam on the 7th of July and I MISSED IT.
But there is much, much more about Brazil during October in November in Amsterdam.
Vamo que vamo !
www.brasilfestival.nl
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