Miracles of the people

1988  •  5,988 words  •  Research

Candomblé, a religion of African origin widespread in Brazil, has for many years been the main focus of anthropological research into the African-derived religions of the new world. The analyses of the rituals and cosmology of the religion … more»

From the desert to the casbah

24 June 1990  •  4,427 words  •  Reportage & Criticism

In Tangier, in the casbah, the narrow streets are blocked with sandbags. Bullet holes are etched in pristine white walls: machine-guns stutter in back alleys.… more»

Fatumbi, The Island of All Saints / Fatumbi, A Ilha de Todos os Santos

Marco André, Almir da Ilha and Mauricio 100

22 June, 2016  •  340 words  •  Translations

Shine down on us, divine gift!
This child of destiny, in thrall to Ifá
Crossing the sea with our island … more»

Dictation from the dead

22 April 1988  •  4,451 words  •  Reportage & Criticism

In São Paulo, on the first smog-free morning of spring, I was lingering by the news kiosks in the Praça da Republica—enigmatic cuboids of aluminium… more»