Archive for January, 2011
Brazil has suffered its worst ever natural disaster, with more than 600 people known to have died last week in the floods and mudslides that took place in the north of Rio de Janeiro state after exceptionally heavy rains.
The towns worst hit were Nova Friburgo (292 confirmed deaths, as of 17 January), Teresópolis (271) and Petrópolis (55) – all in the mountain region about 60 miles north of Rio de Janeiro city. The search for bodies is still going on, hampered by further heavy rain.
Many thousands of people are homeless, their houses having been destroyed by torrents of mud and water, and much of the region is without electricity.
As of 17 January the Embassy of Brazil had been informed of seven different bank accounts in Brazil for those wishing to donate money to the ongoing relief effort – see below. Please note that it is not possible to send non-financial donations (clothing, medicines, etc) from outside Brazil.
SOS Teresópolis – Donativos
Bank: Banco do Brasil
Branch: 0741-2
Account: 110000-9
CNPJ – 29.138.369/0001-47
SOS Teresópolis – Donativos
Bank: Caixa Econômica Federal
Branch: 4146
Account: 2011-1
CNPJ – 29.138.369/0001-47
Prefeitura de Nova Friburgo [Nova Friburgo municipal government]
Bank: Banco do Brasil
Branch: 0335-2
Account: 120.000-3
Defesa Civil – RJ [Civil Defence, Rio de Janeiro]
Bank: Caixa Econômica Federal
Branch: 0199
Operation: 006
Account: 2011-0
Viva Rio [Rio de Janeiro-based NGO]
Bank: Banco do Brasil
Branch: 1769-8
Account: 411396-9
CNPJ: 00343941 / 0001-28
Prefeitura de Petrópolis [Petrópolis municipal government]
Bank: Banco do Brasil
Branch: 0080-9
Account: 76000-5
CNPJ: 29.138.344/0001-43
Campanha SOS Sudeste (CNBB e Cáritas Brasileira)
Bank: Caixa Econômica Federal
Branch: 1041
Operation: 003
Conta: 1490-8
Bosco de Oliveira
A show from London’s finest Brazilian bands, led by one of Brazil’s top percussionists, Bosco de Oliveira.
Arakatuba are the first band to appear at the new Groove Oven/Friday Supper club evening at the Forge in Camden. With his musical authority second to none, Bosco goes from A-Z in Brazilian music styles to bring an evening of incredible virtuosity and beauty.
My love for music
H
as just found a new friend, Or friends as the case
I have been very fortunate to work with and record some great Brazilian artists over the past few years. The music is totally absorbing and it has opened my eyes and changed the way I think about music and definitely opened up a new path for me.
Its always great to here the banter between the different people from the different parts of Brazil as well. I have worked very closely with Cluadio Kron producing apresenta.
Claudio is an amazing talent and a player of so many instruments It has really tested me as sound engineer working with him and taught me so much about Brazilian and African culture and the history of Brazil. Guitarist Fred Lyra really opened my ears to a new way of playing I have not seen before.
A real talent. The diversity and rhythm of Plinio Dourado has impressed me. A great drummer but also an amazing guitarist as well. The album is the project I hold most close to my heart out of all the projects I have worked on over the years.
Over 500 people killed in recent floods
Horrific pictures you all can see plasted in the various websites across the globe. Brasil Australia and Sri-lanka have been affected by severe floods recently.
People out there are suffering from great unmeasurable pain, massive losses , which will in many places take years to recover.
Since last Friday I have been contacting a few organization in the hope to make something happen.
We need to do something to help this cause/appeal for all the Brazilian living in the UK and cross the planet + any body who has any relation to Brazilian Cultre Arts.
Please, plaese pass these info ahead get your community band, samba group do a little to raise some funds to HELP: Brazilian Embassy London is to provide very soon a RED CROSS bank account for any one who would like to help these cause.
We already contact: Brazilian Embassy, The Salvation Army, DHL International transport, Local celebrities ( Award Winner ) Keiser Cheifs ( busy recording but they are willing to provide somebody! to bring alot of attention, Geraldine Connor ( Founder of Carnival Messiah ) in connection with West Yorkshire Playhouse, Local Rotary Club, BBC, Green Common.
Thank very much for your attention – Please pass the info ahead
PS: to help the cause big time we advise you to collaborate with any Registed Charity organization in local area.
Keep in touch.
contact me @ info@claudiokron.com; ckbrazil@hotmail.com or on facebook,
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