With Olympic-level dance tournaments and street parties that take over whole neighbourhoods, Brazilian Carnival has a place ...

Munnerlyn and Martin have been a part of Krewe of Carnivale en Rio for more than 15 years. Martin said it’s always a special ...

The UK government advises: “If you are attending a large-scale celebration in Brazil, such as the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro or other major cities, be aware that criminals target people who ...

The city's seductive samba beat and incredible panoramic views last year-round, but arrive in February to experience Carnival ... is also the season when Rio de Janeiro sees the most rainfall ...

Brazil is a sprawling and dynamic nation with various climates and cultural celebrations to attend throughout the year. That ...

Is Rio de Janeiro a city at war ... for several residents and tourists in the middle of the Carnival celebrations. The saying goes in Brazil that the year starts once Carnival ends, and the ...

The Londoner was chosen to be the muse of one of Rio de Janeiro's samba schools, leading out its first float at the Sambadrome - the world-famous carnival strip. The 37-year-old, now known as ...

Rio de Janeiro, Carnival under Fire by Ruy Castro (2004 ... world music label has compiled an eclectic mix of sounds from Brazil’s many genres of music, like samba, bossa nova, and forró.

The main stage on Copacabana Beach is set to draw a massive crowd for concerts by singers Caetano Veloso, Maria Bethânia, ...