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, 2018Topic
Samba
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
Imperatriz Leopoldinense Samba School Ready for Rio 2018 Carnival
Celebrating the 200th anniversary of Rio's Museum of Natural History (Museu Nacional), the samba school from Zona Norte will be...
February 9, 2018
Salgueiro Samba School Ready for Rio 2018 Carnival
Paying tribute to Brazil's black women and presenting the first transgender samba school muse on the Sambódromo, Salgueiro promises to...
February 8, 2018
Portela Samba School Ready for Rio 2018 Carnival
The big winner of Carnival 2017 is ready to shine at the Sambódromo, bringing an unusual samba enredo on the...
February 6, 2018
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, 2018
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
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
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