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Huck 82: The Music Issue

Capturing the vibrant energy of passinho dancers in Rio’s favelas

Funk is life — The fast-paced dance first emerged in the early 2000s at illegal baile funk parties, but has grown into an international phenomenon in recent years with the help of social media. Photographer Jonangelo Molinari has spent years documenting its moves, characters and culture.

Written by: Josh Jones
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Meet Rio’s favela surfers, fighting to save their home break from pollution

The battle for Cantão — Surfers from Rocinha, Rio de Janeiro’s largest favela, are coming together to protect their barrelling home break from chronic water pollution.

Written by: Kevin Damasio

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