This was where samba emerged, evolving in the rodas de samba, informal street gatherings all about music and dance; the first sambas were marked by improvised percussion and powerful vocals ...

Dancers hit the streets and dance to samba music, as the carnival rages on. Many teams incorporate African culture and religion into their performances. A participant stressed the importance of ...

A performing arts school held its first family fun day. Roynon Performing Arts and Swan Samba hosted the event at Swanmore College on March 23, from 10am to 12pm. The event was the first of its kind ...