ACARAJÉ from Rio, Drag Race, Magic of Aruna, indigenous people at ABL | HoraFOLK #32 - BLOCK 2
The "Hora Funk" podcast addresses cultural news from Brazil hosted by Anderson Vaz, alongside Ian Fraser, Lorena Otoniel Oliveira, and Wellington Macêdo. The latest episode discusses various topics, starting with "Drag Race Brasil," a competition honoring Brazilian popular festivals like Maracatu and the Festival de Parintins, highlighting the importance of local cultural representation within the show. The second segment focuses on the drag artist Glória Groove, who celebrated Brazilian witches through a spectacular performance that paid tribute to iconic figures from Brazilian television, coinciding with Halloween and promoting her new album. Additionally, the podcast talks about the upcoming Disney+ series "Magia de Aruna," featuring witches in a dystopian version of Rio de Janeiro in 1723, emphasizing the need for original adaptations of Brazilian folklore. A significant cultural milestone discussed is Ailton Krenak's election as the first indigenous member of the Academia Brasileira de Letras, recognized for his contributions as a writer and environmental activist. Finally, there’s a controversial topic about acarajé, a traditional Afro-Brazilian dish that has been designated as Historical Heritage in Rio de Janeiro, acknowledging its cultural significance and origin from the African community in Brazil. The episode ends with a call for public engagement and discussion around these cultural topics.