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 ...

Sao Paulo dancer Alane Dias, 25, is also sure to catch the eye when she makes her way through the adoring crowds amid the pounding Samba beats. She shot to fame as a contestant in Brazil’s Big ...

Members of the Padre Miguel samba school performing at the Sambadrome during Carnival festivities in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. REUTERS ...

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 ...