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Brazil | I've been Catred The majority of funk lyrics, and other related texts, are considered illegal (proibidão) by the authorities and, thus, can only be bought in the favelas during bailes (funk parties) or in the streets, from complicit street vendors. Every weekend, inclusive of Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the cartels organise illegal parties in most of the city's slums (which to date exceeds over 500). Over-night, derelict basketball courts are transformed into 'funk raves'. Mr Catra is responsible for the recent success of funk in Europe (including Sweden, England, France, Germany and Denmark). Once outside its national context, the carioca funk becomes exotic and even chic. Many associate it with the movie, Cidade de Deus (City of God) and, along with that film, it has become part of a pantheon of independent and accessible Brazilian cultural elements that have exploded throughout Europe over the last few year. SLIDESHOW 2006 |
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