But Brazil ’s musical culture extends far beyond one genre. Samba, tropicália, axé, forró, electronic music, and more make ...

ITV's World Cup theme is Thiago Thome's version of the song Brazil. A samba that became a crooners' standard, it was once a weapon in the war for the soul of Brazil, writes Alan Connor. Samba was the ...

A good story can unfold in various forms, languages, and rhythms. In books, it unfolds slowly, meticulously, often engaging the eyes and thoughts. When conveyed through music, especially in a ...

Portela told the story of humankind's relation with rivers in history, with references to legends and religion.Fernando Frazão/Agência Brasil Portela was the winning samba school in Rio's 2017 ...

In the shuffling rhythms of samba, in its defiance and energy and lust for life, lies the soul of Rio de Janeiro. Samba is heard everywhere across the city, from the terraces of the Maracanã football ...

Los brasileños lloraban el viernes la pérdida de la emblemática cantante de samba Elza Soares, quien murió la víspera en su casa en su casa de Río de Janeiro a los 91 años. Familiares y amigos se ...

1 of 4 — Lilian Ouidragogo was one of the samba dancers who performed. 2 of 4 — Dancer Roberta Korsenowski poses with a festival attendee. Last year, BrasilFest’s organizers had to stop all the drums ...