How to ‘Bloco’ in Rio de Janeiro’s 2018 Carnival
Officially starting this Friday, February 9th, Rio's street carnival will promote blocos all over the city until late February, attracting...
February 5, 2018Topic
Rio News
Unidos da Tijuca Samba School Ready for Rio 2018 Carnival
Paying homage to Brazilian actor Miguel Falabella, Unidos da Tijuca will be the first school to star at the Sambódromo...
February 2, 2018
French-Cuban Duo ‘Ibeyi’ Performs Tonight at Rio’s Circo Voador
For the second time in Brazil, Ibeyi releases its latest politically engaged album "Ash", which takes a stand against Donald...
February 1, 2018
Mocidade Samba School Ready for Rio 2018 Carnival
Paying homage to India, the Padre Miguel-born school will be the last to enter the Sambódromo on Sunday, February 11th.
January 31, 2018
Rio’s Caixa Cultural Showcases Pierre Verger’s Photos
Until March, the exhibit "Dorminhocos" displays 145 photos taken by the French anthropologist in over eight countries.
January 30, 2018
Five Alternative Destinations to Celebrate Brazil’s Carnival
There is a lot beyond Rio and Salvador when it comes to the Brazilian Carnival, including Olinda's giant puppets and...
January 29, 2018
Mangueira Samba School Ready for Rio 2018 Carnival
Criticizing Mayor Crivella's budget cuts, the traditional school from Zona Norte is the sixth to enter the Sambódromo on Sunday,...
January 26, 2018
Casa França-Brasil Promotes Carnival Marathon in Centro
The coolest blocos from Rio, Salvador, Olinda, Recife and Brasília will perform for free until February 13th.
January 25, 2018
Grande Rio Samba School Ready for Rio 2018 Carnival
Honoring Brazil's most iconic TV presenter, the school from Duque de Caxias is the fifth to star at the Sambodrómo...
January 24, 2018