"It's the energy. Joy': Brazil's connection to music and dance persist as the Selecao chase World Cup glory

As Brazil march into the round of 16, the inseparable connection between the Selecao’s iconic style of play and the rhythm of ...
World Soccer Talk

Funk carioca music leaks into the soccer culture of Brazil

Brazil loves to dance, and it’s only natural that their representatives at the World Cup would dance as well. Richarlison’s signature Dança do Pombo, Paqueta’s fancy footwork, and Vinicius’ hip shakes ...
Reuters

Brazilian DJ Alok infuses his dance music with indigenous songs

LOS ANGELES, April 23 (Reuters) - Brazilian DJ and producer Alok is setting aside his traditional modern electronic dance music to focus on something even more traditional – indigenous songs from his ...
Badger Herald

Music, dance groups bring Brazilian Carnaval to Madison for 24th year

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 ...
The Santa Fe New Mexican

Grupo Corpo captures the essence of Brazil through music and movement

“O jeito nosso” means “our way of doing things” in Portuguese. For Grupo Corpo (Body Group), the 22-member Brazilian dance company returning to the Lensic on March 8, the phrase is how choreographer ...