The roots of Brazilian Carnival trace back to the Portuguese colonial period when European settlers brought their festive traditions to Brazil in the 17th century. These celebrations were heavily ...

Superstar Anitta has won over pop music fans in Brazil and abroad, even more so since she added English and Spanish singing ...

They pound the drums with perfect synchrony, sing their hearts out and samba till their feet hurt. It’s music, dance, ...

how to experience the city's rich samba culture during Carnival and beyond. Lima knew from an early age that dance was her calling, and she joined a samba school at age 10. "I had studied other ...

In 1965, Ivone Lara made history by becoming the first woman to sign a samba-enredo [ the main theme] for the main Rio de ...

The tech giant promotes iPhone 16 Pro Max with classy film that celebrates Brazilian culture as the country’s Carnival ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Carnival always breathes life into the economy of Vila Vintem, a favela on Rio de Janeiro's west side, but this year the pulse is even stronger with its Unidos de Padre Miguel ...

Often described as the "headquarters of samba", it has played a pivotal role in shaping Rio's Carnival culture. "This is where you'll find classic samba," says Lima. "Cacique de Ramos is the ...