Category Archives: Candomblé
Documentary "City of Women" explores the African-derived religion of Candomblé in Brazil’s northeast
A Cidade das Mulheres is a 72-minute documentary directed by Lázaro Faria that explores the Candomblé, an African derived religion that gave black Brazilian women power and a voice in a … Continue reading
Brazil’s African culture offers African-Americans a unique opportunity
Bahia’s African heritage on parade Sign: “Black People in Power” Few places better represent the influence of Africa on Brazilian culture than the streets of Salvador in the state of … Continue reading
Jaciara Ribeiro dos Santos, Mãe Jaciara
Jaciara Ribeiro dos Santos, known as Mãe Jaciara (Mother Jaciara), is a Ialorixá or mãe de santo, a religious leader of the Afro-Brazilian religion known as Candomblé. For Jaciara, the … Continue reading
Jaciara Ribeiro dos Santos, Mãe Jaciara
Jaciara Ribeiro dos Santos, known as Mãe Jaciara (Mother Jaciara), is a Ialorixá or mãe de santo, a religious leader of the Afro-Brazilian religion known as Candomblé. For Jaciara, the … Continue reading
