When you think of the powerful presence of the Orisha tradition intertwined in Brazilian culture, few places would be as suitable as this retelling, and fewer still would be able to conjure a backdrop as beautiful so that gods indeed may run about. ... Noticeable Carnival Elements Carnival is not just the backdrop of the film, but along with other Afro-Brazilian culture, it is important to nearly every scene. ... Another aspect of Afro-Brazilian culture that we"re given a glimpse at is when Orfeu finally confronts Death. ... A shocking part of Afro-Brazilian, was when Orfeu is taken by th...

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The culture of Brazil is the result of the melting pot of races and cultural influences that helped shape this country. ... In the 16th century, the area now known as Brazil was inhabited by several hundred indigenous tribes who, while racially similar, spoke different languages and had different cultures. ... Brazil is predominantly Catholic country, but in practice the country's religious life incorporates Indian animism, African cults, Afro-Catholic syncretism and Kardecism, a spiritualist religion embracing Eastern mysticism, which is gaining popularity with Brazilian Whites. ... As y...

• Word Count: 1576
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• Grade Level: High School

Marx compares South Africa, Brazil and The United States. ... This is in part do to the lack of identity or sense of culture slaves possessed. Unlike South Africa where there was a strong sense of tribal unity or in Brazil where slaves were imported relatively frequently giving them a sense of family and a bond with each other, American slaves were second or third generation slaves who new nothing of there culture or native lands and who where stripped from there family at a early age. ... With out any opposition from the blacks and the unity of the strong central government there was no ne...

• Word Count: 2418
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• Grade Level: High School

Brazil is 12th in size in all over. ... Brazil is border by many countries that can help or harm Brazil. ... In 1800 Brazil had the largest slave population in the world (half of its population of 3 million), and this forced migration created a truly African American culture in Brazil. African music, religions, foods, and language patterns blended with the culture of the Portuguese and the Native Americans to produce a cultural mosaic that was a mixture of African, European, and Native American influences. European colonists adopted Native American customs and borrowed words from the indige...

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A month before Bob's death, he was awarded Jamaica's Order Of Merit, the nation's third highest honor, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the country's culture. ... Bob Marley's impact on culture, style, and music in this country, and for that matter, around the world, is clearly apparent. ...

• Word Count: 2315
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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

During the roaring 20's, 30's and 40's not only were the Afro- Americans dealing with segregation but so were American woman as the woman's suffrage movement gained more and more backing. Teenagers were also looking for their place within the American sub culture and turned to swing as a happy medium in teenage acceptance. ... While there Pearl Harbor was bombed and WWII began, which would leave them stranded in Brazil for six months. ... But the era had so many new things introduced to the African American culture. ... There are so many benefits that swing has brought t...

• Word Count: 1700
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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

(Source 1) In Brazil, Cuba, Haiti, and Trinidad, Yoruba religious rites, beliefs, music and myths is evident these days. ... Afro-Haitian religious activities give Yoruba rites and beliefs an honored place, and the pantheon includes numerous deities of Yoruba origin. In Brazil, Yoruba religious activities are called Anago or Shango, and in Cuba they are designated Lucumi. ... First, Yoruba tradition can be forgiven for having seen the beginning of Yoruba culture as the creation of the world, for Yoruba culture is indeed old. ... These occasions are used to showcase the richness of the culture...

• Word Count: 7692
• Approx Pages: 31
• Grade Level: High School