http://youtu.be/tGbRZ73NvlY Since 1998 the legindary Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club® have taken Cuban music across borders, staged thousands of performances around the world, and brought the joy of Latin music to millions. Now after 16 years touring, they return to Europe to bid "adios" in their final tour - and I happen to be in Rome ready for their arrival... Continue Reading →
Brazil Day: at the heart of London
London paid tribute to Brazil yesterday with a magnificent fiesta that captured the spirit the South American FIFA World Cup host country. From noon till 7pm, within the perimeters of 23,000 m² which later expanded out into the rest of the capital - Brazil came to London in Trafalgar Square! Nelson's Column loomed high guarding Trafalgar Square, whilst behind... Continue Reading →
Brazil Day in London
Thursday, 12 June 2014 - 12:00pm to 7:00pm Come dressed in the Brazilian colours of yellow, blue and green for a sizzling, samba party in London – the same day the 2014 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Brazil. There'll be a carnival atmosphere with live music, DJs, dance lessons, short films, drumming, capoeira and more, climaxing with... Continue Reading →
Beyond Your World – Beyond Brazil!
"Ongoing demonstrations, the upcoming World Cup, preparations for the Olympic Games and approaching elections - 2014 is considered to be a very important year for Brazil. Consequently, many stories are out there waiting to be covered. Beyond Your World would like to make a big contribution with this special project and needs your help!" On... Continue Reading →
Memories of a wonderful summer…
Memories of a summer which I gained so much from (outside the lecture room), fought so hard for (appealed against my university exam result-which I won!) and lost so little to... A wonderful summer. As if you haven't already noticed, autumn has well and truly crept in! The streets are paved not with gold, but... Continue Reading →
Flying home… Reflecting up in the sky
I usually have mixed emotions about flying home. When the stresses of packing, rushing to arrive at the airport on time, weighing my suitcase (and almost always having to remove something or reorganise), passing through security (if it's not an issue with my liquids or forgetting to remove my belt, there's just got to be... Continue Reading →
Taking the broad road… Finding myself in Haiti
http://youtu.be/y-BEwBPKJ60 A journey I took thinking I would be helping to save a few children from hunger, but rather I was the one being saved, and my need for spirituality rekindled... This is how I found myself in Haiti! Despite many barriers (the language!) I had a rewarding experience! *Funding for the food program which... Continue Reading →
From Candomblé to Voudun… Eshu to Shango… These are a few of his favourite things.
When I met Dionisis Kostakis on my second day in Rio de Janeiro in December last year, there was little about him, if nothing at all, that indicated his unusual hobby. With beach blond hair and subtly tanned olive skin, I took him to be yet another European who had ditched the struggling economy of... Continue Reading →
Drive-by shooting Haiti… Pt2
The second series of 'Drive-by shooting Haiti' in pictures. ©Kai Lutterodt 2013 (No weapons involved) #Photographyonthego Project Related articles Video Blog from the roof terrance of the Sathya Sai centre, Haiti (travelmakerkai.com) Meet Carlos Suarez: Supervisor of the Sathya Sai centre food program, Haiti (travelmakerkai.com) Brief History of Haitian Bouillon... (travelmakerkai.com) My journey so far... Continue Reading →
An afternoon in Everest… At the UN Bhairab Battalion base, Haiti
When I joined journalist Shanti Paudel to meet a friend for lunch, little did I know that we'd be visiting the UN Nepalese Bhairab Battalion base in Port-au-Prince... The closest I will get to Nepal until I actually step foot on its soil. Maj.Birendra greeted us as we entered the military base. He was kind enough... Continue Reading →
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