The History of Samba: From Marginalised Roots to a Multi-Billion Dollar Industry
Once criminalized in early 1900s Brazil, samba now injects R$5 billion into Rio's GDP each season. Discover why it was...
March 15, 2026Topic
Afro-Brazilian culture
Rio Hosts the Afro Brazilian Fair ‘Feira das Yabás’ this Sunday
Feira das Yabás is where the most unique Afro Brazilian cultural expressions meet every month's second Sunday. Renowned MPB musician...
October 6, 2017
Exploring Afro Brazilian Culture and Heritage in Rio de Janeiro
From Omolokum's delicious dishes in the Port Zone, to the "roda de samba" at Quilombo do Grotão, in Niterói, get...
July 25, 2017
Afro Carioca Cinema Center Presents Cultural Attractions
Event in Lapa celebrates the International Afro Latin-American and Afro-Caribbean Women's Day with film exhibits, Afro Brazilian culinary and DJs.
July 21, 2017
Rio’s Museum of Tomorrow Celebrates Afro Brazilian Culture
The first edition of "Vivências do Tempo" (Experiences of the time) promotes debates and dance presentations to celebrate Rio's Port...
June 28, 2017
Baile Black Bom: “Black Music” Nights at Pedra do Sal
Celebrating Afro-Brazilian culture, Rio's Pedra do Sal comes alive with the sounds 70s funk, R & B, and hip-hop during...
April 8, 2014