Inextricably Tied

Abstract

In this article, I discuss Mário Pinto de Andrade’s efforts to raise solidarity with Angola in Brazil, focusing on his presence in Brazilian publications of the late 1950s and early 1960s. Through diverse sources—including documents from Andrade’s personal archive, records from other personal and institutional archives, as well as books and articles—I aim to map Andrade’s collaborations with intellectuals and journalists who supported the independence of Angola and understand how the discourse about the Angolan liberation struggle was articulated in Brazil. Moreover, I want to reflect on Andrade’s connection with Brazilian culture, starting from the premise that it played a crucial role in the intellectual formation of many Angolan nationalists. Finally, I point out how Mário Pinto de Andrade’s influence went beyond politics and extended to the nascent field of African Studies in Brazil.

Keywords

• Mário Pinto de Andrade
• Brazil
• Angolan liberation struggle
• Solidarity Movements
• Intellectuals