February 2010
Carnaval 2010
Check the schedule to catch the blocos, or block parties, at the various samba schools around the city.
December 2009
Wilson das Neves
A quick chat with the seminal percussionist on the cusp of his third solo album release.
September 2009
Holger
IM // UR’s Raphael Cafferena gets intimate with post-rock band Holger—about to embark on a Canada tour with Matt and Kim—over the soaring promise of bull testicles.
August 2009
83rd Nossa Senhora Achiropita Festival
Month-long Italian food feast begins now in Bixiga, Sao Paulo's equivalent of Little Italy.
July 2009
Verdurada
Diving headfirst into Sao Paulo's decade-long-running, annual straightedge/hardcore/punk rock/testosterone festival. Just leave the meat at home.
June 2009
MWM Graphics
Total Sao Paulo joins Matt W. Moore, aka MWM Graphics, for trouble and dancing while he’s in town for his first-ever solo art show in Brazil, Parallel Universe.
April 2009
Grafica Fidalga
Vila Madalena's tiny converted garage houses a working 1929 letterpress that turns out incredible primary-color posters.