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Brazil

  • Blogs

    November 23, 2011

    Why Is the Twilight: Breaking Dawn: Part I Soundtrack So Terrible?

    We all know the Twilight movies are terrible--they're either just flat-out terrible, or, if you're like me, they're so terrible they're amazing. I spent last night at the Big Picture drinking beers and watching the latest installment, Breaking Dawn: Part I, while a pack of feral cougars behind me sc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 3, 2011

    The Secret to Getting the Singer Gig With Velvet Revolver (Or Any Band, For That Matter)

    Duff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb. His memoir, It's So Easy (Simon & Schuster) is out now.​At this moment in time, I am absolutely balls to the wall, with touring with Loaded, as well as doing a book tour over here in the UK. Typical day: Wake up in bus on ferry being tossed ... More >>

  • Music

    September 28, 2011

    CSS: From "Snoopy Dogg" to Paris Hilton

    Brazil sends us another hot young export.

  • Blogs

    September 21, 2011

    Tell Me About That Song: Andrew Neufield, Vocalist of Hardcore Punk Band Comeback Kid

    Comeback Kid​A lot went into writing your favorite song--but how much do you really know about it? This week Andrew Neufield, vocalist of Winnipeg hardcore punk five-piece Comeback Kid, delves into performing in Brazil, the difficulties of a "wordy" song, and the near fatal crash on the side o ... More >>

  • Arts

    August 24, 2011

    The Weekly Wire: This Week's Recommended Shows

    Comeback Kid​A lot went into writing your favorite song--but how much do you really know about it? This week Andrew Neufield, vocalist of Winnipeg hardcore punk five-piece Comeback Kid, delves into performing in Brazil, the difficulties of a "wordy" song, and the near fatal crash on the side o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 2, 2011

    Paratii Craft Bar Gets Tropical With Banana Rum, Yucca Fries, and Some Hellaciously Hot Peppers

    ​The Place: Paratii Craft Bar, 5463 Leary Ave. N.W., 420-7406, BALLARD The Hours: Monday-Saturday, 5-7 p.m., and all day on Sunday (that's 5-10 p.m.) The Deal: Your cheapest drinking option during happy hour is the draft beer--each day, one featured selection is on special for $3 (on my day ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 11, 2011

    Empire (Espresso Bar) State of Mind

    www.empireespressobar.blogspot.comWorld Cup is no small matter here.​Columbia City is one of those rare neighborhoods which visiting always makes me want to purchase a fantastic, historic house and renovate it. While this would be an incredibly impractical and, let's face it, bad decision on m ... More >>

  • Music

    November 24, 2010

    Os Mutantes' Umbrella of Magic

    Sergio Dias marvels at his tropicália outfit's unlikely resurgence.

  • Blogs

    June 1, 2010

    Tanzania, Brazil: Canadian Coffee in Seattle's U District.

    ​ Today, I am sitting near the entrance of Trabant Coffee & Chai in the University District, tilting a cup of coffee back and forth to catch its colors in different shades of light while listening to a man outside the door hold forth (about something that doesn't make sense) to someone who isn ... More >>

  • Film

    May 26, 2010

    Secrets of the Tribe: Anthropology Goes Bad at SIFF

    ​ Today, I am sitting near the entrance of Trabant Coffee & Chai in the University District, tilting a cup of coffee back and forth to catch its colors in different shades of light while listening to a man outside the door hold forth (about something that doesn't make sense) to someone who isn ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 20, 2010

    Joule Urban BBQ Update: Because the 'Cue News Never Ends...

    ​A couple days back, Joule announced that it'd chosen a date for the start of its 2010 Urban BBQ series and promised more details (like dates and inspirations) to come. Good as their word, the crew came through today with a full spread of information on their "world culinary tour." This is str ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 13, 2009

    New MP3: Sol Releases "Don't Sleep" Feat. Grynch

    ​Seattle-based, 20-year-old SOL, who performed this summer at Capitol Hill Block Party, just granted us a sneak peek of his new EP, Dear Friends, which will be released tomorrow on his website, solsays.com. I got a chance to catch up with SOL at the NY Fashion Academy after GMK's set at REVERB ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 16, 2009

    Free Showing Today: I Speak Soccer

    ​There's no shortage of things to do today if you're looking to get out of the house--for example there's Hempfest at Myrtle Edwards, a Mariners/Yankees game at Safeco Field, The Longacres Mile at Emerald Downs, and a "slickly entertaining" documentary about industrial design at the Northwest ... More >>

  • Music

    July 8, 2009

    Ceu Slumps With Soul

    The Brazillian singer wants you to slow down.

  • Blogs

    June 19, 2009

    Online Q&A: Marie Daulne of Zap Mama

    For years I've been enthralled with the captivating sounds of the all female Belgian group, Zap Mama. The first time I heard the group's classic album, A Ma Zone back in 2000, it completely blew my mind. An album dedicated to polyphonic structure meshed with African instruments, R&B, hip-hop, and c ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 10, 2009

    OSS 117: Lost in Rio

    For years I've been enthralled with the captivating sounds of the all female Belgian group, Zap Mama. The first time I heard the group's classic album, A Ma Zone back in 2000, it completely blew my mind. An album dedicated to polyphonic structure meshed with African instruments, R&B, hip-hop, and c ... More >>

  • Music

    April 22, 2009

    From Lisbon With Love

    Buraka Som Sistema focuses on global electro.

  • Blogs

    March 3, 2009

    Tonight's Show Suggestions

    Swallow the Sun plays El Corazon tonight N.A.S.A., Staxx Brothers at Nectar Lounge, 9 p.m., $10 Not to be confused with our illustrious space program, N.A.S.A., aka North America/South America, represents the continent-crossing collaboration between L.A.'s Squeak E. Clean and Brazil's DJ Zegon. This ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 3, 2008

    Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus

    Swallow the Sun plays El Corazon tonight N.A.S.A., Staxx Brothers at Nectar Lounge, 9 p.m., $10 Not to be confused with our illustrious space program, N.A.S.A., aka North America/South America, represents the continent-crossing collaboration between L.A.'s Squeak E. Clean and Brazil's DJ Zegon. This ... More >>

  • Music

    September 3, 2008

    Raiders of Lost Art

    A fresh wave of globally minded music Web sites will broaden your horizons.

  • Blogs

    April 30, 2008

    Afternoon Edition: At the Car Wash, By Mandate

    A fresh wave of globally minded music Web sites will broaden your horizons.

  • Calendar

    March 12, 2008

    Music Nights at Faire

    Salon-style entertainment on Capitol Hill

  • Blogs

    February 20, 2008

    Iron Maiden: Somewhere back in Seattle

    Salon-style entertainment on Capitol Hill

  • Calendar

    January 30, 2008

    Mardi Gras Parties

    Just close your eyes and think of Rio

  • Blogs

    November 19, 2007

    $13: Beveridge Place Pub

    Just close your eyes and think of Rio

  • Diversions

    October 10, 2007

    This Week's Horoscope

    Just close your eyes and think of Rio

  • Arts

    September 6, 2006

    Q&A With Chris Jordan

    Just close your eyes and think of Rio

  • Film

    August 23, 2006

    House of Sand

    Opens at Metro, Fri., Aug. 25. Rated R. 115 minutes.

  • Film

    August 16, 2006

    Lower City

    Opens at Varsity, Fri., Aug. 18. Rated R. 100 minutes.

  • Food

    August 16, 2006

    Affirmative Cocktail Action

    Opens at Varsity, Fri., Aug. 18. Rated R. 100 minutes.

  • Music

    July 26, 2006

    Mutant Invasion

    Brazilian legends Os Mutantes crack the U.S. circuit, 30 years later. BY Rickey Wright

  • Music

    June 14, 2006

    Brave New World

    Amadou & Mariam's modern inspirations.

  • Diversions

    May 24, 2006

    Perfect Summer Sex

    When seduction is the goal, head to these hot spots.

  • Arts

    March 1, 2006

    This Week's Critics' Picks

    Guillermo Gomez-Pena needles the body politic. Plus: Grupo Corpo, Seattle Chamber Music Society.

  • Music

    February 22, 2006

    Weekly Notable Shows

    Guillermo Gomez-Pena needles the body politic. Plus: Grupo Corpo, Seattle Chamber Music Society.

  • Music

    August 31, 2005

    Think Globally

    Three new albums reconfigure the pan-African groove.

  • Food

    August 10, 2005

    Aug. 10, 2005

    Three new albums reconfigure the pan-African groove.

  • Food

    March 9, 2005

    Adventure Meats

    Rise to the challenge of rodizio at Ipanema Brazilian Grill.

  • News

    December 8, 2004

    A Christmas Made in China

    Rise to the challenge of rodizio at Ipanema Brazilian Grill.

  • Film

    June 23, 2004

    City of God

    Miramax Home Ent., $29.99

  • Food

    April 14, 2004

    Hot Dish

    Miramax Home Ent., $29.99

  • Food

    March 12, 2003

    Family Feast

    Nobody goes home hungry from Fandango's $25 'La Familia' blowout.

  • Diversions

    June 26, 2002

    Sports Guy

    Passion Plays

  • News

    June 19, 2002
  • News

    January 30, 2002

    Bushron and Brazil

    Passion Plays

  • Film

    May 16, 2001

    The Films: A-E

    Passion Plays

  • Diversions

    August 30, 2000

    Corrections

    Retractions, clarifications, boo-boos, and apologies.

  • Food

    January 26, 2000

    Tempero do Brasil

    Fun, fishy, and authentic Brazilian food.

  • Music

    September 1, 1999

    Designs for living

    Fun, fishy, and authentic Brazilian food.

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