Brazilian-American musician Beto Gonzalez was too young to understand the country around him when his family returned to Brazil in the 1970s. It was only as he grew older, after coming back to the ...

Samba is inextricably linked to the people of Rio's Sugarloaf Mountain. At a 'samba de roda', Brazilians come together to feel the music that has accompanied them since childhood. Skip next section ...

Through dance and music, Samba N’ Motion and Bola da Vez stitch together historical and cultural events of Brazil. Both groups were formed by Ana Laidley (center), and they will perform at the UCLA ...

Vavá Samba performs samba music and dance from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Part of a series of educational videos created for the Smithsonian Folklife Festival's Brazil in DC initiative. Vavá United ...

Samba’s origins lie in the dances and religious practices of the West African slaves. EPA/ Marcelo Sayao All eyes are on Brazil and its vibrant culture, with the FIFA World Cup now into its third week ...

Those who have experienced Brazilian culture have loved it, especially Carnaval, a long-awaited celebration in February. For members of Handphibians, a Madison-based pagode band, and Ótimo Dance, a ...

Jessica Hahn-Chaplin smiles for cameras while wearing the beautiful yellow clothing and high heel shoes of passista samba dancers. She is in Rio de Janeiro to study the techniques of passistas through ...

“I thought we did a really good job,” said the comedian, who is paired with pro Rylee Arnold. Connor Wood admits he was ...