The Slave Market

The African Heart of Brazil

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July 27th 2007
Desperate for some sunshine after 5 successive days of rain in Rio, we headed northwards to the soul of African Brazil, Salvador de Bahia. Located on the north-eastern coast of Brazil, Salvadors unique culture is famous for it´s music - drum beats can be heard all over the city all hours of the day and night, religion - a blend of Catholicism and Nigerian´s Candomble beliefs and most important ... read more

South America » Brazil » Bahia » Salvador

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Following three centuries under the rule of Portugal, Brazil became an independent nation in 1822. By far the largest and most populous country in South America, Brazil overcame more than half a century of military intervention in the governance of t... ... read more