Recommended Sites

Embratur
It's the Brazil's Official Tourism Portal. Offers info about destinations, multimedia resources, tourist advices and more. A very reliable source of information

Federative Republic of Brazil
All about the Brazil's government. In Portuguese only, but it's the most important source for official information.

Maria-Brazil.org
Called "The home of brazilian culture on the Web". From "Caipirinha" to brazilian music, it's a well written guide to people interested in Brazil.

Travel Notes, Brazil
Very organized travel directory providing country/state information, reviewed web sites, regular travel articles, and more.

Musica Brasiliensis
Daniella Thompson's flagship website includes several discographies (including those of Ary Barroso and Guinga); the fascinating series "The Boeuf Chronicles" [with audio samples], "Stokowski Stalked" and "Praça Onze in Popular Song"; DT's collected interviews, articles, and disc reviews; and various historic investigations.

Ary Barroso, Giant of Brazilian Song
Biographical information, song lyrics, and extensive discographies for "Aquarela do Brasil" ("Brazil") and "Na Baixa do Sapateiro" ("Bahia").

Daniella Thompson on Brazil
Award-winning magazine of Brazilian music and culture.

VIP Brazil Tours
Luxury Travel to Rio de Janeiro, Salvador & Buzios Brazil