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, 2017Topic
Samba
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
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
Rio Hosts Samba’s Literary Festival this Sunday in Tijuca
The second edition of "FliSamba" honors the musicians Dona Ivone Lara and Nelson Sargento with a true "roda de samba",...
July 12, 2017