The roots of Brazilian Carnival trace back to the Portuguese colonial period when European settlers brought their festive traditions to Brazil in the 17th century. These celebrations were heavily ...

“Our repertoire is greatly made of traditional old Carnival songs,” said Pericles Monteiro, the founder of Heaven on Earth. “We also pay tributes to Brazilian music artists, every year there ...

Join Brazilian guitarist José Gobbo at Scout Hall on March 15 for a night of jazz infused with Carnival rhythms. Part of the ...

Rio de Janeiro is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. I always joke with my friends that if it wasn't for the ...

Brazilian choreographer Cassi Abranches has two current shows set to live music. One is the ongoing tour of “Black Sabbath — ...

Most evangelicals shun the holiday. But one man sees Brazil’s favorite festival as a key evangelistic opportunity.

If you’re in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the city’s annual Carnival celebration, there’s still time to show some love to ...

NFL Hall of Famer Michael Irvin went all out for his birthday in Brazil. The three-time Super Bowl champ, who turned 59 on ...

Usually, the thought of police going undercover brings to mind Hollywood-esque stakeouts where authorities utilize binoculars ...

Irina Shayk made her debut at Rio de Janeiro's Carnival festivities in a bedazzled skin-baring look and shared some snaps of ...

Irina Shayk stuns at Brazil's Carnival amid rumors of rekindling romance with Tom Brady. Is the supermodel back with the NFL ...

Since Friday afternoon, hundreds of street parties have been roving through Rio's streets, each with its own aesthetic, theme ...