Everybody knows about the beautiful beaches in Brazil but not everybody knows about the stories behind them.
A small stretch of sand in the Salvador neighborhood of Baha is routinely ranked on the world's top beaches list. Porto da Barra is a bustling neighborhood beach with a strong tie to Brazil's history. It was one of the first places Europeans landed when they came to this land, making it an integral part of Salvador's identity.
Similar to the beach culture, music is one of the pillars of this community. A local band called Biana System is one of the strongest examples of cross-cultural exchange in the form of music combining reggae, hip-hop, rock and roll, and traditional local sounds for an energy-filled musical experience you have to see to believe.
For an unexpected look at the local sports culture, we headed to a skateboard park to speak with Nilzete Santos, the owner of Afrotours in Salvador. She explained the changing tide of culture hitting the historic city.
--FITZ HENLEY
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