Dec 12th, 2008 · A British jury has rejected London police claims that they lawfully killed a Brazilian immigrant whom they mistook for a terrorist. Jean Charles de Menezes was shot dead July 22, 2005, after bring mistaken for a suicide bomber. Richard Edwards, crime reporter for the Daily Telegraph, offers his insight.
Dec 11th, 2008 · The Rio de Janeiro-based, electronic-tinged "samba soul" practitioners visit WNYC's studios for a live performance and interview. Along the way, they show a Soundcheck producer her new favorite pizza place.
Nov 24th, 2008 · Brazil is the third largest producer of wheat, so what happens if farmers can't get credit? Brian Willott, a farmer in Brazil and former commodities analyst, talks about why frozen credit lines spell trouble for the global food crisis.
Nov 18th, 2008 · There's a huge demand for cars in developing countries. The Economist, magazine describes Brazil, Russia, India, and China as "the car industry's big hope." Matthew Symonds, the lead author of the report, tells Steve Inskeep that countries such as Russia, China, India and Brazil represent growth opportunities for Detroit's Big Three automakers.
Oct 14th, 2008 · In recent months, Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter Mutlu has begun to attract a national audience for his marketable blend of soul, reggae, hip-hop and Brazilian jazz. Hear a session recorded by WXPN.
Oct 9th, 2008 · An export of Brazil, Bossa Nova is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Musician David Was says it's still going strong and he reviews a new album by Bossa Nova great Toninho Horta, called To Jobim With Love.
Oct 7th, 2008 · Barack Obama has lost the election in Brazil. That country has a law that says candidates can list any name they want on the ballot. This year, at least eight people ran as Barack Obama. One wanted to be mayor of a small town outside Rio de Janeiro. He says the Obama name helped open doors for him. But according to official election records, that Barack Obama did not score a single vote. No word on whether the ballot included any John McCains.
Oct 2nd, 2008 · At the Kennedy Center's aptly-named Family Theater in Washington, D.C., a six-months pregnant Luciana Souza walked onstage and turned in profile to the audience to show off her belly. Hailing from Brazil, the Grammy-winning chanteuse sings material from The New Bossa Nova.