Samba Events in Chicago
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   Language & Culture
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_Edilson Lima - Portuguese Classes
  Classes are available by appointment only.
  Call or e-mail Edilson for more information. 773-354-6632

_Marcelo Jarmendia - Portuguese Classes
  Visit Brazil in Chicago for more information, 773-578-2356

_Brazilian Cultural Center in Chicago,
   Maria Drell, President, 773.465.3717
   email Maria to request E-Newsletters

_O Brasilerinho-Centro Vitrual da Cultura Brasileira em Chicago

_Brazilian Tourism Information and Fun Tips

_Brazil Webzine

  International Volunteer Groups
_Sao Paulo-Illinois Partners
_Partners of the Americas
 

  
   Samba News
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_Edilson and Chicago Samba live on ABC's 190 North with Janet Davies*
_Edilson Lima and Sambody in Brazzil Magazine
_Edilson Lima's "SamBody" live on CBS *
_Edilson Lima's "SamBody" on ABC
_Samba Events in Chicago

_Reflejos Bilingual Journal,"Ejercicio al Ritmo de Samba y Batucada"
_Chicago Tribune "Brazilians and Wannabes Get a Jump on Carnaval Fun"
_Chicago Tribune's RedEye, "Best Dirty Dancing North of Rio"
_Samba class live on the Chicago Tribune's Metromix channel

   Carnaval - Samba Videos
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  <--Edilson Lima's SAMBODY workout website*
_SamBody Advanced DVD available at Amazon.com*
_SamBody Basic Steps DVD available at Amazon.com *

_Carnival in Rio (A-VID International),
   Explosive 60 min. Carnival videos of rio-rhythms

   Live Music
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_Chicago Samba
  Featuring the Brazilian sounds of Samba, Bossa Nova, Chorinho, Pagode, Forró
  and Olodum.  Free dance classes by Edilson Lima.
*Thursdays: at Rumba, 351 W. Hubbard,
     312-222-0770, 10pm - 1:40 am
              **Beginning June 21**
  -Check site for exact dates and times as events are subject to change!

_Terra Brasil
  Back to the earth Brazilian music featuring Chicago Samba's director Moacyr Marchini.

_Luciano Antonio-Brazilian Jazz Guy-an exceptional guitarist and vocalist who plays
  an ecclectic mix of Brazilian Folk, Bossa Nova, and Samba and is also the lead guitarist
  for Chicago Samba and Evanston Escola de Samba.

_Paulinho Garcia, internationally acclaimed Brazilian guitarist

_Sergio Pires, live DJ

_Dil Costa - The multi-talented Brazilian singer, dancer, actress

   Samba Promotions
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_Shirley Veira's Samba 1 Dance Group773.486.9224
_Yahoo's Samba page
_World Samba

   Capoeira Promotions
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_Gingarte Capoeira Academy,
  Gingarte Capoeira's academy, 2909 N. Milwaukee Ave.
  Director, Marisa Cordeiro's 773.924.3220
_Capoeira-Angola-Chicago
_Capoeira-Angola-International

   Clothing & Art
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_Brasilian Soul,
  Brazilian clothing boutique, 900 Chicago Ave. Evanston, 847-328-5464
_Brazilian Active Wear, lingerie and yoga & workout clothes
_Brasil Legal
  2153 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60647, 773.772.6650.
_Original Samba Art by Sharone Kaplan
_Brazilian Store: You'll find everything! Casa Rio
  684 S. Barrington Rd. Streamwood IL. 60107.

   Eats
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_Fogo de Chão,
  Southern Brazilian Cuisine, 661 N. LaSalle St. Chicago, 312.932.9330.
_Sinha's Catering,
  Event Catering with Brazilian Cuisine
  Brazilian Sunday Brunch 2-6pm, Chicago (see website for details)
_Sal e Carvão
  Brazilian Churrascaria, 739 N. Clark St. Chicago, 312.932.1100

_Sushi Samba Rio-Chicago
  504 N. Wells, 312-595-2300

_Brasil Legal
  Imported Brazillian foods, clothing & music. Traditional home-made
  Brazilian appetizers and feijoada available upon request!
  2153 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60647, 773.772.6650.

_Asado Brazilian Grill
  1012 Church St., Evanston, IL  847.425.4175

_Churrasco Brazil Brazilian Steak House Excelent food!
  541 W North Av. Vila Park Il (630) 832 0877

   Brazilian Music
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_DJ Momo
_DJ Momo On the Air
_All Brazilian Music
_ComFM, an on-line station portal
_Afropop African, World & Latin music
_Brazilian Music on the Web

   Latin Dance, Music, Classes & Events
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*Dance Center Chicago- Edilson's SAMBA class location Wednesday nights!!!
  Directors: Ron & Mari Ford, 3868 N. Lincoln Ave. and Byron, 2nd flr., show map
*The Hot House, 31 E. Balbo, Chicago, , 312-362-9707
_Chicago Ballroom
_Flamenco classes with members of Ensemble Español
_Las Guitarras de Espana/The Guitars of Spain:  dance, music and fun
_Flamenco Guitar Performance & Classes- Diego Alonso
_Noche Latino - A Guide to Latin Music Events in Chicago and other cities

   Brazilian Links for Major US Cities Outside Chicago
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_Outdoor Adventures in Brazil
   Washington DC:
_Brazilian American Cultural Institute
   Florida:
_Gil's Cafe - Great Brazilian food, music and dance
  216 71st Street, Miami Beach, Dade County, FL
_Acontece - Florida - a listing of Brazilian events by state
_Florida- Brasil-Brazilian events by State
  California:
_Sambala (LA)
_Brazil Carnival (San Diego with many cool links)
_Nobody From Ipanema, Band (San Francisco/Bay Area)
_Rio Brasil, Band (San Francisco/Bay Area)
_Bat Makumba, Band (San Francisco/Bay Area)
  New York:
_Sobs - NYC - Sounds of Brazil Night Club
  The hottest Brazilian - African - Latin Club in New York City