An homage to the life of Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva by samba school Acadêmicos de Niterói came in last ...

‘Freak Le Boom Boom’, Gretchen Gretchen is known for her disco tracks from the 1970s and 1980s, constant presence on ...

Carnival celebrations returned to Brazilian cities with glittery, outrageous costumes, samba rhythms ringing out until dawn ...

Rio de Janeiro's Carnival is using samba parades to spotlight Black Brazilian women writers who rarely get public recognition.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Swathed in nothing but a sprinkling of sequins and a puff of feathers, Rio de Janeiro's samba group dancers are the star attractions of the world's most iconic Carnival ...

There are no less than 587 street parties – or “blocos” – held in the city from mid-January to mid-February, which typically ...

What says Carnival more than colorful costumes, dancing and music? Join the festivities through photos as Brazil celebrates Carnival 2023 from Feb. 17, 2023, to Feb. 25, 2023, with plenty of ...

Rio’s Carmelitas parade draws thousands to Santa Teresa, with samba, costumed revellers and a nod to a runaway nun legend.

Brazil's Carnival is expected to attract 65 million revelers, with significant tourist influx and economic impact, particularly in Rio de Janeiro; strategic promotions aim to highlight its cultural ...

Samba school dancers take to the streets of Rio de Janeiro A man waits before the samba school's parade at Rio de Janeiro's carnival on Feb. 19, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Carnival is the biggest ...