The Parley in All Blue with Mark Dawson

Ep. 24 Rio: Samba and The Cultural Quilombo with Dani Mahmoud

Episode Summary

Continuing our tour of South America, Mark discusses the rich culture of Rio de Janeiro with Dani Mahmoud. Dani is a tourist guide in Rio and takes us on a journey. Mark and Dani discuss how Rio was founded, African influence, the language and religion of Rio and cultural celebrations. 

Episode Notes

Continuing our tour of South America, Mark discusses the rich culture of Rio de Janeiro with Dani Mahmoud. Dani is a tourist guide in Rio and takes us on a journey. Mark and Dani discuss how Rio was founded, African influence, the language and religion of Rio and cultural celebrations.  

Highlights from the episode:

• Quilombo
• African Slave Trade
• Yoruba Cultural Influence
• Little Africa
• Samba
• Black Consciousness Day

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