Frevo Umbrella
Posted: December 20th, 2009 | Author: Jason Gardner | Filed under: Pernambuco | No Comments »A stunning example of the umbrellas used during the frevo of Recife’s Carnaval
Umbrellas
Posted: December 19th, 2009 | Author: Jason Gardner | Filed under: Music, Uncategorized | Tags: umbrella yellow New Orleans jazz | No Comments »
A yellow umbrella used for traditional New Orleans jazz band. Reminds me of the frevo umbrellas in Recife Carnaval. There’s definitely a connection – New Orleans 2nd line and Carnaval rhythms… I’m getting Carnaval on my mind.
My exhibit at the Brazilian Consulate of New York
Posted: December 18th, 2009 | Author: Jason Gardner | Filed under: Music, Pernambuco, Videos | No Comments »Jason Gardner Live at the Brazilian Consulate NYC 2007! from Jason Gardner on Vimeo.
Maracatu Naçao drumming during Carnaval
Posted: December 17th, 2009 | Author: admin | Filed under: Brazil, Music, Pernambuco | No Comments »
The maracatu musicians start early and this young man is really slamming during the Carnaval competition. He’s in bare feet on the Recife streets – better to feel the rhythms of the deep alfaias.
Brass band in Olinda
Posted: December 17th, 2009 | Author: admin | Filed under: Pernambuco | 1 Comment »
This is from Carnival 2007 – the brass bands play through the streets of Olinda day and night.
Pernambuco colors
Posted: December 17th, 2009 | Author: admin | Filed under: Brazil | No Comments »Singing the traditional toadas in the colors of Pernambuco’s flag, these women were loving being the center of attention in the center of Rua Bom Jesus in old Recife during the last day of Carnaval, 2006.
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