{"product_id":"rio-negro-50","title":"Rio Negro, 50","description":"A novel set in Rio de Janeiro in the 1950s, during the height of Black society's emergence. The stories—for many lives intersect in this novel—begin on July 17, 1950, when the Brazilian national team's defeat in the World Cup leads to an absurd murder with strong racist overtones. The crime is discussed in the Café e Bar Rio Negro, the epicenter of the intellectual life of \"men of color\" in the Capital of the Republic, and where we are introduced to fascinating characters. From this microcosm of the then capital of the Republic, where figures from Brazilian history, such as Dolores Duran and Abdias Nascimento, intersect in the delightful fictional creations of Nei Lopes, we journey through a decisive decade for the city of Rio de Janeiro and the emergence of Afro-Brazilian culture. • Renowned researcher, author, and interpreter of classic Brazilian music, Nei Lopes is the author of the novels *A lua triste descamba* and *Mandingas da “Mulata Velha” na Cidade Nova*, as well as important reference works on Afro-Brazilian culture, such as *Encyclopedia of the African Diaspora* and *Dictionary of African Antiquity*. In 2005, he received the Order of Cultural Merit from the federal government. In 2006, he was included in the list of “100 Brazilian geniuses,” in a vote by O Globo magazine. • “For its rhythm and mischief, *Rio Negro, 50* should be read accompanied by a quartet, not a string quartet, but a tambourine quartet.” - Ruy Castro","brand":"Totvsrj-record-dc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47174825410812,"sku":"9788501102843","price":59.9,"currency_code":"BRL","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/9197\/5420\/files\/511ffbeca522d9eb8bee7d99d8932fe8.jpg?v=1778321914","url":"https:\/\/www.record.com.br\/en\/products\/rio-negro-50","provider":"Editora Record","version":"1.0","type":"link"}