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...year of labor reform for publishing an open letter demanding the release of detained dissidents. DIED. ROBERTO DE OLIVEIRA CAMPOS, 84, one of Brazil's most prominent intellectual and political figures; in S?o Paulo. A staunch supporter of free markets, Campos was a principal architect of the 1970s' "Brazilian Miracle," a program that briefly turned his country's economy, which depends mainly on exports of coffee, sugar and cocoa, into the eighth-largest in the world. DIED. HERBERT ROSS, 74, director, producer and choreographer; in New York City. Ross cemented his reputation as a Broadway directing talent while still...
Everyone knows the cliches about Latin American art: the outpourings of a region whose landscapes are as vivid as its history is turbulent; the works are florid, exuberant, often politically inspired. But the cliches fall away when one views the work of Brazilian artist Kenji Fukuda, whose creations are as timeless, serene and harmonious as a Japanese rock garden...
...latter two also work together as Fauna Flash, and apparently have earned quite a name for themselves on the German club jazz scene. The Trüby Trio refer to their style as “Dance Music Fusion” as it combines elements of jazz, house, latin, Brazilian and techno music. The jazz influence is unmistakable in this mix from the opening Medley: “General Science/Ish/Papa LaBas” by Conjure, where we hear the saxophone improvise a haunting melody on a bed of synthetic strings and the piano enter with the syncopated rhythms of Thelonius...
...sure, Latin America has seen its share of dotcom flameouts and busted deals. Last month Telefonica of Spain withdrew its takeover bid for a Brazilian cellular company, citing financial fallout from the terror attacks against...
...received offers from Europe to be a manager, and there have been offers to coach the Brazilian national team, but there's no way I can stand on the side of the field. One of the biggest disappointments I ever had in sport was when I was a commentator for TV Globo during the 1998 World Cup, and Brazil lost. I had to be honest: Brazil was not playing well...