From Rio's dazzling parades to Trinidad's soulful rhythms, Carnival unites the world in vibrant celebration. Its roots trace ...

The city, the birthplace and world capital of samba, lives to the beat of this music throughout the year, but it is in February, during Carnival, that samba reaches its fever peak. The best samba ...

Samba school Salgueiro was crowned champion of Rio's fiercely competitive Carnival parades on Wednesday ... of the "drum" and its importance to music in various cultures. An army of 4,100 marched ...

Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival celebrations began earlier this ... About 100 dogs happily wagged their tails to samba music while socialising at the Blocao street party. The event drew around 300 ...