A samba school rises to Rio Carnival’s top league, bringing an economic boom to its poor residents
Carnival always breathes life into the economy of Vila Vintem, on Rio de Janeiro’s west side, but this year there’s even more, with its Unidos de Padre Miguel samba school back in the top parade league for the first time in 57 years.
The Rio Carnival 2025 kicked off on Sunday night, March 2. The annual festival is renowned for its vibrant samba parades, ...
Superstar Anitta has won over pop music fans in Brazil and abroad, even more so since she added English and Spanish singing ...
A group of Brazilian transgender women have been learning samba in the last few months as they prepare to take the stage at ...
Mayara Lima is famous for her hypnotising samba style. Here, she shares the best samba experiences in Rio, from traditional school events to samba circles. Brazilians often say that ...
As Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival celebrations kicked off, dozens of dogs dressed as superheroes, clowns and cartoon characters ...
Just in time for carnival, Assouline's shiny new tome on Rio de Janeiro celebrates the spirit of the Marvelous City.
An estimated 8 million revelers are expected to attend various Carnival events in Rio de Janeiro, including associations’ ...
The famed Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is in full swing, as the extravaganza culminates in parades featuring top samba ...
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