Her initiatives include:
Creation of a Brazilian Radio Hour on WRCT 88.3 FM or Cantinho Brasileiro no Rádio. In 1999 the Brazilian Hour was a monthly hourly program and part of the Latin American Radio Magazine. In 2004 it grew to a weekly independent show. The program is broadcast in English and Portuguese ev… Read More
Her initiatives include:
Creation of a Brazilian Radio Hour on WRCT 88.3 FM or Cantinho Brasileiro no Rádio. In 1999 the Brazilian Hour was a monthly hourly program and part of the Latin American Radio Magazine. In 2004 it grew to a weekly independent show. The program is broadcast in English and Portuguese every Friday at 6:00 pm and serves Pittsburgh by bringing Brazilian music as well as unique themes, news, event information, promotions and special interviews. Some important names that have appeared on the show include former Brazilian President, Jose Sarney and artists such as Jorge Ben Jor, Daniela Mercury, Daniel Jobim, Ivan Lins, Beth Carvalho, Almir Guineto, Margareth Menezes, Araketu, Terra Samba, Mosquitos, Angelique Kidjo, Plena Libre and many more.
Founder of a multicultural movement that fosters mutual benefits for immigrants and the local community. Global Beats, as it is called, helps bridge the cultural gap through multi-faceted arts events that embrace contemporary world music. Through these cross-cultural events, Global Beats helps break down misperceptions and prejudices by promoting understanding, respect and good times among all people that call Pittsburgh, “home.”
Director at Large, Latin American Cultural Union (LACU). She contributes in decision making, strategic and event planning, and grant writing. Carla is responsible for designing LACU’s first capabilities brochure and for the first grant award from the Multicultural Arts Initiative.
Founder and current administrator of the Brazilian Pittsburgh website, www.arrepiabrasil.org, which has over 680 members. The mission of this website is to become part of Pittsburgh’s multicultural spectrum of colors and create an intercultural channel of communications and resources to maintain a vibrant Brazilian presence in the Pittsburgh community.
Carla’s initiatives have resulted in extensive positive publicity, including:
▪AVA Lounge and Global Beats mentioned on Pittsburgh Magazine’s 2010 Hottest Bars.
▪5 Sistahs Share Secrets to Success, Cover story of the Soul Pitt Magazine, Fall 2010.
▪Guest Cook on WQED TV Show with Chris Fennimore, 2010.
▪Appeared in the City Paper Magazine, City Guide 2010.
▪Globally, Live Locally; published by Pittsburgh Magazine 2009- 2010 City Guide Edition.
▪Destination Pittsburgh, Carnegie Magazine, Fall 2009.
▪WDUQ Interview, 2009.
▪The Brazilians Are Here, Pittsburgh Quarterly Magazine, Fall 2008.
▪Pittsburgh 50 Finest, 2007, for community and professional achievements. Featured on Whirl Magazine.
▪Pittsburgh Magazine, October 2007.
▪She Beats to the Drums of Other Worlds, Allegheny West Magazine, September 2007.
Global Beats collaborations include:
▪ Late night at the Carnegie Library, 2011.
▪ 2011 Silk Screen International Movie Festival Gala, 2011.
▪ Kelly Strayhorn Theater’s Sun Star Women’s Festival, 2011.
▪ Boyd Community Center Event, 2011.
▪ Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Gallery Crawl, 2010.
▪ Pittsburgh Human Rights Organization, 2010.
▪ Colombia en Pittsburgh, 2005-2010.
▪ Multicultural Arts Initiative, 2008 and 2009.
▪ Late night at the Carnegie Library, 2009.
▪ Global Beats 2008 New Year’s Bash, with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. Read Less
