Brazil
Bullets, ballet and building dreams in Rio’s favelas
This is DIY — Rio de Janeiro’s Ballet de Santa Teresa is providing hope, education and a safe haven for some of the most disadvantaged children in Brazil.
Written by: Teresa Geer
French and Brazilian children of the ghetto dream big
As the king is not humble, may the humble be king — French photographer Iris Della Roca's moving portrait series returns dignity and pride to marginalised children from Rio's favelas and Paris' banlieues.
Written by: HUCK HQ
UPDATE: Pro surfer Ricardo dos Santos dies after tragic shooting
Brazilian pro shot three times in altercation near Florianópolis — After four surgeries, Ricardo dos Santos succumbs to his injuries and suffers cardiac arrest in intensive care.
Written by: Alex King
Champion of progressive music Gilles Peterson on his early years
Roots and heritage — Pirate radio, mad jazz and acid house took DJ and tastemaker Gilles Peterson to where he is today.
Written by: Alex King
Mimpi Surf/Skate Film Festival
Action sports extravaganza — Brazil’s raddest film festival kicks off this week in Porto Alegre, before heading to Rio.
Written by: HUCK HQ
Gilles Peterson on the influences that shaped his worldview
Influences & Beyond — Musical explorer and tastemaker Gilles Peterson takes Huck on a journey through his influences and beyond.
Written by: HUCK HQ
Gilles Peterson releases Brazilian music documentary to celebrate Rio Olympics
Watch Bam Bam Bam: The Story of Sonzeira here now — Gilles Peterson celebrates the best of Brazilian music culture past, present and future.
Written by: Alex King
Inside the Favelas
Life on the Hill — Artist Douglas Mayhew's exhaustive photo-study of favela life shatters the mystery that surrounds these misunderstood communities.
Written by: Alex King
How Beautiful It Is
Soho Warriors FC — Soho Warriors FC presents a special exhibition of art and photography that celebrates Brazil's dazzling cultural riches.
Written by: HUCK HQ
Mídia Ninja
Brazil: No Cuts, No Censorship — Forget the World Cup. Citizen journalism collective Mídia Ninja are determined to show Brazil's most exciting stories are happening off the pitch.
Written by: Alex King
