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 ...

An evening of Afro-Brazilian music is set to take place in Maidenhead. Norden Farm Centre for the Arts is set to host an evening of Afro-Brazilian music on Friday, April 11. The concert, titled Where ...

Brazil’s Carnival is a global phenomenon, renowned for its exuberant parades, vibrant samba rhythms and dazzling costumes. For millions of revelers, it’s a time to celebrate Brazilian culture and the ...

Rio de Janeiro is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. I always joke with my friends that if it wasn't for the ...

New Performances in Progress in the Winter/Spring 2025 season, featuring Afro-Latina soprano Zuly Inirio and choreographer Anya Collins.

Grammy-winning drummer and Snarky Puppy alum Larnell Lewis blends jazz fusion, Afro-Caribbean grooves, Brazilian rhythms, and R&B on third solo album Slice of Life, which delivers an intimate ...

Elsewhere, an Umbanda priestess named Mother Fernanda -- the practitioner of another Afro-Brazilian religion -- tearfully assesses damage to her vandalized temple, where sacred items were ...

Penelope Keep ’28 offers backstage memories from Stanford Jazz Orchestra's concert last week and previews an energetic jazz ...

While immigration is peppering the news of late, it’s been near and dear to Marcelle De Sousa Alves’ heart since she arrived ...

On Saturday, March 8, the Cedar Mountain Canteen will host Grupo los Santos, a New York City-based funky, rootsy, weirdly eclectic jam-band which pulls equally from the traditions of jazz, ...

Visa reciprocity in Brazil will begin starting April 10. These are the best things to do in Brazil before a tourist visa is ...

The Carnival is in full swing as music, glam and glee continue to dominate the streets of Rio de Janeiro. Samba school Unidos ...