It was a remarkable opportunity: A chance to spend a few afternoons with one of Brazil's greatest songwriters. But Caetano Veloso is much more than that: a poet, a painter, an author and cultural warrior. And the timing could not have been more poignant. We met in 1989, just days before Brazil's first democratic Presidential elections since 1960. The events of the day found Veloso is a particularly reflective mood. story

Brazil has a long history of giving the world great atheletes: Pele, Ronaldo and a record five World Cup wins, plus racing stars who have conquered the Indy 500 and the pinnacle of racing - the international Formula One series. Get ready to be introduced to Brazil's next racing star - Raphael Matos. story

After several years of absence from the Internet, the web-based, English language translation of Elis Regina's celebrated biography 'Furação Elis' was launched from its new permanent home at Connectbrazil.com on March 17th, in honor of her birthday. Regina died tragically in 1982. Access to the full length book is free. story .. read the book