Carnival celebrates vibrant global traditions, blending history, resistance, and cultural expression through music, dance, ...

Subtle hand signs likewise coordinate the hundreds of pounding drummers in each of the glitzy Carnival parades ... be eager to see flamboyant costumes, towering floats and jaw-dropping dancers passing ...

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 leagu ...

escolas de samba (community-based "samba schools" that organise the world-famous Carnival parade with its giant floats and thrilling costumes) elect a rainha da bateria (queen of the drums ...

and my mother took me to Carnival and dressed me up for it – I have pictures of myself in costumes as a small child. I’m queen of one of the largest samba schools in Brazil, Vila Isabel ...

Superstar Anitta has won over pop music fans in Brazil and abroad, even more so since she added English and Spanish singing to her seductive dancing and bold lyrics.

Carnival goers can also opt to participate themselves by joining one of the available samba schools. All they have to do is purchase one of their chosen school’s official costumes and rehearse ...