Traditionally relegated to dancing, women in Brazil are continuing to make inroads into the historically male-dominated percussion part of the famous Rio Carnival. The nine days of festivities include ...

RIO DE JANEIRO — At a classical orchestra, a conductor’s raised hands often means the start of a performance. Tracing shapes in the air could point to how each beat must come. And one’s free fingers ...

This Brazilian-inspired street carnival brings a different kind of energy to Bangkok, bright without trying too hard. DJs keep things moving with samba and Latin selections that feel made for open air ...

Samba can’t be learned from a textbook alone. Brazil’s musical tradition is best understood first-hand and up close — close enough to feel the drumbeat reverberate inside you. “ It's like an ocean of ...