But for many samba fanatics, drums are the beating heart of the party. And the maestro's hand swings, flicks, twists and pointing transform potential cacophony into transcendent synchrony.

But for many samba fanatics, drums are the beating heart of the party. And the maestro’s hand swings, flicks, twists and pointing transform potential cacophony into transcendent synchrony.

The roughly 70,000 spectators filling the bleachers each of the three nights of parades would be eager to see flamboyant costumes, towering floats and jaw-dropping dancers passing by, but for many ...

Many say the heart of every Samba School is their drum section. To keep it pumping in the right tempo, Mocidade Samba School's 240 rhythmists obey the many hand swings, flicks, twists and pointing ...

WEST Cumbrian streets came alive with the vibrant rhythms of samba as Drum Nation, a renowned community-led percussion group, embarked on ...

The 28-year-old’s incredible display earned her the title of drum queen at the 2023 celebration where Brazil top Samba Schools compete for glory. And her UK-based fans can see Mayara live later ...

THEY are the gorgeous, glittering Samba dancers who steal the show at the greatest party on the planet. The queens and muses who light up the jaw-dropping, heart-pounding Rio Carnival are once ...

Brazil’s Carnival muse this year isn’t one of the divas or drum queens parading with the Rio de Janeiro samba schools.