Originally born in the working-class districts of Rio de Janeiro in the early 20 th century, samba has its roots in Brazil's cultural melting pot: this syncopated music, played mainly on ...

The 28-year-old’s incredible display earned her the title of drum queen at the 2023 celebration where Brazil top Samba Schools compete for glory. And her UK-based fans can see Mayara live later ...

This year, the 31-year-old took on the new challenge of joining some of Brazil's most traditional samba artists as a songwriter for a Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro. Anitta is a songwriter for ...

When he got the first, by placing second in a giant slalom in Beaver Creek, Colorado, in December, Pinheiro Braathen celebrated with a samba dance on the podium, the Brazilian flag wrapped around ...

Since their formation, the 10-piece band has redefined the northern Brazilian music scene with their dynamic blend of styles including Samba, MPB (Música Popular Brasileira), Bossa Nova ...