E as Mulheres?

E as Mulheres? is a Brazilian women's history podcast. Two sisters talk about the story of little known women that made history, in Brazil and in the world.

We are always open to talk about any of the women covered. Listen to short highlights, in English, about the women - and see a cocktail recipe to go with it!

Ana Néry

Pioneer Brazilian nurse

Paraguaçu, Bartira e Muira

"Mothers of Brazilians", first recorded indigenous women to marry Portuguese men

Carolina Maria de Jesus

Bestseller author

Patrícia Rehder Galvão, a Pagu

First woman political prisoner in Brazil

Icamiabas

The South American amazons

Maria Firmina dos Reis

One of the first female novel writers in Brazil

Enedina Alves Marques

First black female engineer in the south of Brazil

Luísa Margarida Portugal e Barros, Countess of Barral

Maria José de Castro

First woman diplomat and public server

Chiquinha Gonzaga

Composer and first female conductor

Cocktails

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When Fray Gaspar de Carvajal, in the sixteenth cen

When Fray Gaspar de Carvajal, in the sixteenth century, chronicled the expeditions of the Spaniards through the new world, he also named the region of the Amazon, the river that cuts through it and the largest Brazilian state.

How did that happen? Well, when the expedition set of from Quito, in Peru, they were hoping to find El Dorado. But instead, as they encountered native tribes, what they heard the most about was a tribe of fierce women warriors, who lived without men and subjugated countless tribes.

Entering into their territory, the Spaniards were soon attacked by women described as white and tall, with very long hair, fighting with their arrow and bow while almost entirely naked. The Spaniards were forced to retreat.

After taking a male prisoner, one of the Amazons' subjects, they learned that those women didn't have husbands, had around 70 villages, had robust houses and interconnected roads. They had children with men they imprisoned and would either kill or return the male babies, keeping only the girls.

After Carvajal's chronicles were published, generations of explorers claimed to see or to hear about the Amazons in the region. Indigenous oral traditions also talked about groups or times in which women were in charge.

Whether they existed or not might remain a question forever. But their impact is undeniable, with the name Amazonas being synonymous with that supremely important part of the world.

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Mango and passion fruit, what a combo! For our con

Mango and passion fruit, what a combo! For our conversation about the Icamiabas, this drink is a good choice! Super easy to make, and you can adapt according to the ingredients you have at home.

Oh, and it gets even better with a ball of mango sorbet 🥭

When I prepared it, I used 60 ml of white rum and the rest was this Mango and Passion Fruit seltzer. But if you want to make something more natural, beat the rum with ice, 60ml of mango juice and 30ml of passion fruit juice. Serve and top up with tonic water.

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Chiquinha Gonzaga never stopped fighting. She foug

Chiquinha Gonzaga never stopped fighting. She fought to do what she loved most: music. She struggled not to live with a man she didn't love, at a time when divorce was not a given right and much less acceptable than it is today. She struggled to have unconventional relationships. She fought for the end of slavery, for the republic, for copyrights, for the recognition of her work. And she did all this without losing the ability to create joyful compositions.

Born in 1847, her mother was a mixed-race woman and her father was a white, military man. Although Chiquinha and her siblings were born outside marriage, they were recognized by their father. She received a quality education and learned to play the piano since her childhood. At the age of 16, she married a man chosen by her father. The relationship wasn't a happy one and she left, with her family completely cutting ties with her. Chiquinha then started to live by teaching music. Soon, she started to sell her composition Her music combined the formal education she received with the influence of the rhythms brought by enslaved people from Africa.

In 1899, she composed the song that defined Brazilian Carnival until today: "Ô Abre Alas".

She died in 1935, at 87 years old, having composed more than 2000 songs and more than 70 compositions for musical theatre.

Forrobodó 💃 Chiquinha Gonzaga's story is one

Forrobodó 💃

Chiquinha Gonzaga's story is one of those that makes you smile! That's why I think that a yellow, happy and sweet drink is all about it. But, since Chiquinha was a woman considered controversial in her time, you need to add a spicy touch to stir things up!

Then make the Forrobodó, because this drink is delicious!

Ingredients
50 ml of pineapple juice
15 ml of cachaça (pineapple flavoured, if you have it)
20 ml of spicy syrup*
20 ml of lemon juice

For the spicy syrup, simmer 1 cup of sugar, 1 cup of water and a few slices of seedless pepper on low heat. Simmer for about 1 minute, remove from heat and let cool. When cold, strain and bottle. Store in refrigerator.

To prepare the drink, shake all ingredients with ice and enjoy!

Patrícia Rehder Galvão, also known by the nickna

Patrícia Rehder Galvão, also known by the nickname Pagu, was an author, political activist, illustrator, journalist, translator, dramatist and the first woman arrested for political reasons in Brazil.

Born in 1910, she early on became involved with the Brazilian Modernist movement. At the age of 18, she met the writer Oswald de Andrade, and they began a complicated relationship. He was already married to a famous Brazilian artist, Tarsila de Amaral. Pagu and Oswald had a son in 1930.

Around that time, Pagu starts collaborating with the Brazilian Communist Party. With Oswald, she starts a politically active newspaper. In 1931, she is arrested for the first time, when speaking at a strike. Still on the same decade, she published two books, got divorced, travelled to China and Europe as a correspondent, went to Russia and became disenchanted with communism. She was arrested again and severely tortured.

In 1940, she met and married the art critic Geraldo Ferraz. Professionally, she continued to write and translate. She severed ties with the Communist Party, but became affiliated with the Socialist Party. She published another book and became more involved with the theatrical world in Brazil. She spent the decade of 1950 working as a culture animator, nurturing young theatrical talents in the region, and still writing for newspapers.

She died of cancer in 1962.

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⭐ Spicy Fifty ⭐ In honor of Pagu, it is absol

⭐ Spicy Fifty ⭐

In honor of Pagu, it is absolutely necessary to have a drink with a strong footprint. So how about adding a touch of pepper? I think it has everything to do with Pagu's personality. Furthermore, the Russian influences of communism and socialism are present in this cocktail through the use of vodka.

But don't worry if the pepper looks a little scary! We put just a little, to give that feeling at the end of the drink.

Ingredients
50 ml of vodka
15 ml of elderflower liqueur
20 ml of simple sugar syrup
20 ml of lemon juice
2 thin slices of pepper, without seeds

Shake all ingredients with ice. Enjoy!

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