Laisa Lima will lead Arranco's parade when they take part in the annual inter-school competition on the weekend.

Performers from the Salgueiro samba school parade during Carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, early Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado) ...

Dreaming of glory at Rio's carnival, far from elite parades ...

The Brazilian Carnival “pick-up” refers to that electric moment when music intensifies, drums synchronize, and crowds collectively lift the celebration to another level. It’s not planned it happens ...

A woman will lead a drumming group in Rio's carnival parade for the first time. The spectacle in the Sambadrome brings together thousands from the city's samba schools to dance and beat out a rhythm.

Carnival, a spectacle celebrating African deities and Catholic saints alike, has become a battleground for religious groups in Brazil.

First time in Rio for Carnival? Mix one big Sambódromo night with bloco mornings, samba-school rehearsals, feijoada ...

On the evening of Friday, Feb. 13, the University of Connecticut Department of Music put on a fabulous jazz recital called “Strollin’ & Scattin.’” ...

Craft Recordings lines up Record Store Day 2026 with nine limited edition vinyl releases spanning jazz, soul, indie, and pop, including Miles Davis, Abbey Lincoln, Stax, Jazz Dispensary, and Fleetwood ...

The event will be held on Saturday (21) at the Metro Almadina cultural center, featuring capoeira, samba, forró, and a ...