They pound the drums with perfect synchrony, sing their hearts out and samba till their feet hurt. It’s music, dance, storytelling, culture. It’s beauty and it’s fleeting, with each parade lasting ...

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 ...

The Adidas Samba has lived a number of lives in its 70-plus-year history. Designed by brand founder Adi Dassler in 1949 (the ...

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

In 1965, Ivone Lara made history by becoming the first woman to sign a samba-enredo [ the main theme] for the main Rio de Janeiro parade. "Os Cinco Bailes da História do Rio" for Império Serrano ...

At home in Vero Beach, Florida, Estefan spoke about her new album, which explores the musical connection between her birthplace, Cuba, and Brazil’s samba culture. She also wants you to wear a mask.

Dancers hit the streets and dance to samba music, as the carnival rages on. Many teams incorporate African culture and religion into their performances. A participant stressed the importance of ...

Tonight (Mar. 3), four additional samba schools will parade in Rio de Janeiro's Sambadrome: Unidos da Tijuca, Beija-Flor de Nilópolis, Acadêmicos do Salgueiro, and Unidos de Vila Isabel.