Brasiliana: The Black Musical That Introduced Brazil to the World

Overview

Created by Haroldo Costa in 1956, "Brasiliana" was a Brazilian musical with a repertoire of Black music that toured the world, visiting more than 90 countries between the 1950s and 1960s. Bringing Afro-Brazilian music, dance, and culture to international audiences at a time when Brazil was still synonymous with "samba, football, and beautiful women," the show helped present a more authentic image of the country's culture to the world.

Directed by Joel Zito Araújo

Top cast

Haroldo Costa

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Gino Askanasy

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Domingos Campos

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Jurandir Palma

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Yagnez Lima

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Carminha Simpatia

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Luis Antônio

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Joel da Luz

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Nelson Lima

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Inaicyra Falcão

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Martinho Fiúza

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Marinês Yagnes

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Sophia Loren

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Elizabeth Taylor

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Pelé

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