Abstract
Brazilian cultural policy achieved a notable prominence under President Lula with the appointment of internationally renowned musician Gilberto Gil as Minister of Culture in 2003. Particular focus was given to creating cultural programmes that matched the social reform and anti-poverty agendas at the heart of Lula’s government. When Ana de Hollanda became the 14th Minister of Culture in January 2011, she declared her commitment to continuity – yet was immediately thrown into a series of high-profile battles that seemed to position her against the digital democracy heralded by the previous administration. This article looks at decisions and directions taken by the Brazilian Ministry of Culture during the first months of 2011 to consider how far current policies seek to consolidate or to challenge the cultural agenda set during eight years of Lula’s presidency. Will the legacy of Gil and his successor Juca Ferreira be continued in the government of Dilma Rousseff?
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