American Singer Alexandra Jackson Launches “Total Music” EP in Rio
Produced by music industry veteran Robert Hebert, Jackson's debut EP blends Brazilian rhythms with American jazz and soul music, including...
November 28, 2017Topic
Samba
Rio de Janeiro’s 2018 New Year’s Eve Program Announced
Copacabana New Year's Eve celebration includes singer Anitta as the main attraction, samba schools' performances and drones broadcasting the seventeen-minute...
November 25, 2017
Rio’s CCBB Celebrates Black Awareness Day in Centro
By Beatriz Miranda, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Tomorrow, Saturday, November 18th, Banco do Brasil Cultural Center (CCBB)...
November 17, 2017
The Five Best Bars in Rio de Janeiro’s Lapa
Beatriz Miranda, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The epicenter of samba music, Lapa is arguably the most colorful...
November 15, 2017
Spending Time in Niterói, Rio’s Little Sister City
By Beatriz Miranda, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Cariocas would never admit it, but the city of Niterói...
October 23, 2017
Traditional Rio Samba House Estudantina Closes After 90 Years
Recently declared a Carioca cultural heritage site, the traditional MPB and samba house owned R$790,000 in rent arrears since 2005.
October 18, 2017
Free Event in Rio Brings Samba and Culinary Attractions to Gávea
The fourth edition of "Rio Sabor & Arte" happens this weekend, taking gourmet culinary stalls and live chorinho and samba...
October 12, 2017
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
Exhibition on History of Brazilian Music Opens in Rio Tomorrow
Until August 9th, "MUSICA BRASILIS" presents five centuries of Brazilian music through interactive tools in Rio's Centro.
August 1, 2017