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Trip: WorldNomads Scholarship

There are [3] stories from my trip: WorldNomads Scholarship

My Scholarship entry - My Kind of Adventure

WORLDWIDE | Friday, 12 Oct 2012 | Views [846] | Video | Scholarship Entry

In November 2010, I and my twin sister backpacked in Brazil for one month to discover the music and dance of this rhythm-rich country. On our return, I started to learn Forró and Samba in Munich and Bengü joined a Capoeira group in Istanbul. Ever since, ... Read more >

Tags: Travel Film Scholarship 2012

A Homage to Forró

WORLDWIDE | Tuesday, 24 Apr 2012 | Views [2020] | Comments [1]

When I hit the road for Brazil to unearth the various musical styles of this music-rich land I was already acquainted with a few musical styles such as Samba, Bossa Nova, Lambada, Capoeira and Xote. However, I knew the music of Brazil is as diverse and ... Read more >

Tags: brazilian music, forró, gonzaga

My Scholarship entry - A local encounter that changed my life

BRAZIL | Sunday, 22 Apr 2012 | Views [1360] | Comments [2] | Scholarship Entry

On the sands of Praia da Concha, one of the local beaches in Itacare, the sun began to set after a day of shining on surfers and sun-bathers, casting a golden hue upon the gathering beach party. When the musicians began to play, the tropical drinks ... Read more >

Tags: travel writing scholarship 2012