Lapa: The Historical Center of Samba in Rio de Janeiro
While many know Lapa for its nightlife, it is also a residential neighborhood and home for many who enjoy its...
April 25, 2018Topic
Samba
Where to Celebrate Saint George’s Day in Rio de Janeiro
Officially honored on April 23rd, "São Jorge" will be revered this year with feijoadas, sambas, catholic processions and Afro-Brazilian dances...
April 20, 2018The ‘Queen of Carimbó’ Dona Onete Graces Rio’s Circo Voador on Saturday
Since releasing her first album five years ago, at the age of 73, Dona Onete has been busy touring the...
April 12, 2018Rio’s Museum of Art Celebrates Spirit of Samba Next Friday
To celebrate their new exhibition ‘O Rio do Samba: resistência e reinvenção’ (The River of Samba: resistance and reinvention) which...
April 5, 2018
Rio Antigo Street Market Honors “Chorinho” Music this Saturday
The National Day of Choro will be celebrated in advance at Feira Rio Antigo, which will gather high quality live...
April 3, 2018
Where to Celebrate International Women’s Day in Rio
From women-led "rodas de samba" to a food market run by female entrepreneurs, several events all over Rio will mark...
March 8, 2018
Rio Antigo Street Market Celebrates Women’s Day
This month's edition of "Rio Antigo" honors the International Women's Day with free musical presentations, handicraft stalls and food trucks...
March 2, 2018
Beija-Flor Samba School Crowned Rio’s 2018 Carnival Champions
The Nilópolis-born school conquered its 14th title in Grupo Especial with a phenomenal parade on Brazil's "monstrous side".
February 15, 2018
Mangueira Samba School Stands Out on Grupo Especial’s Debut Night
Criticizing Rio's City Hall budgetary cuts on Carnival 2018, Mangueira was considered the very favorite samba school from last Sunday's...
February 12, 2018