new video loaded: The Story Behind Brazil’s Viral Beatboxing Nuns
By Jack Nicas, Victor Moriyama, Christina Shaman, Rebecca Suner and Laura Salaberry•June 29, 2025
These nuns in Brazil went viral for beatboxing. Now, they’re using their newfound fame to draw attention to the Catholic church and to their congregation’s mission. Jack Nicas, the Brazil bureau chief for The New York Times, goes behind the scenes as the nuns record their first music video.