One event not to be missed in one’s lifetime is Carnaval in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil. This year it is March 3 to 8, 2011. The highlight of course, is Daniela Mercury, whose hard work and dedication has made Salvador’s Carnaval what it is today.
Unlike most celebrities who are seen photographed at galas from Rio to Paris to Tokyo to New York, Daniela Mercury spends much of her time visiting small towns that are often off the beaten path.
Fair Trade USA is pleased to announce the winners of the Brazilian Fair Trade Coffee Cupping Competition that was held this week in Brazil. The cupping competition was the culmination of a three-year coffee quality development program that we have been working on in Brazil in a collaboration with USAID, SEBRAE-MG and Walmart as part of the Responsible Sourcing Partnership Project.
They say in fashion that sometimes simplicity is what is most elegant. When it comes to Daniela Mercury watch Illuminado, and see how honoring your culture, country, and people can bring wonder and whimsy to music.
What I love about Daniela Mercury is that her voice, performance, and passion are all authentic. She expresses her love and enthusiasm for all things Brazil, especially when it comes to her native Salvador.
Like any smart business, Walmart is responding to market conditions and is spearheading all kinds of changes in its business operations. Sustainability has been a central to the company’s shift in strategy, and Walmart has made commitments from zero waste to a focus on climate change. Now agriculture is in Walmart’s crosshairs: the USA’s largest purveyor of groceries has launched new sustainable agriculture goals.
Daniela Mercury has reminded us about Carnaval’s spirit with her latest song and music, É Carnaval (It’s Carnaval). The video provides a convivial snapshot of what Salvador and its Carnaval are all about
But loud, outrageous prints and vibrant colors are making a comeback, if Prada’s Spring 2011 fashion show in Milan last week was any indication. Bright oranges, Carmen Miranda’s pineapples, and lush greens that are evocative of Brazilian diva Daniela Mercury’s concert outfits.