Neuma Goncalves, Brazil's "First Lady of Samba," has died at age 78 after helping turn the Rio de Janeiro slum Mangueira into one of the best-loved samba schools at the world-famous Carnival parade.

A green oasis intended to contribute to neighbourhood health in Rio de Janeiro, Parque Realengo is rapidly being colonised by ...

Lagos pulsed with history and vibrant hues as the 2025 Fanti Carnival painted the streets with a joyous Afro-Brazilian celebration.

And iconic it was: Rio’s Queen of the Drums, Erika Januza brought her Brazilian samba; YoungstaCPT and DJ Ready D rocked the crowd on their Gatsby float along with MCs Liezel van der Westhuizen and ...

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Brazilian music has produced world-famous artists in a multitude of genres, from metal and funk to bossa nova and classical ...

Adidas is going all out with its spring and summer Samba designs this year. From pairs covered in pony hair to those featuring crochet and stitching details, there are plenty of designs reminiscent of ...

If there’s one sneaker that’s become a spring and summertime staple for ‘it’ girls and fashion influencers, it’s the adidas Samba. While these adidas sneakers first became popular at the feet of ...

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