As one of Rio's 12 top-tier samba schools, Unidos de Padre Miguel is having its shot at fame, perhaps even glory — all while bringing in more money into its community. Last year, competing in ...

The festivities for Rio's Carnival kicked off Monday night as Samba school ‘Unidos da Tijuca’ took the stage with an ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP ... “These concerts during Carnival, we close the deals long before. I won the Tijuca samba contest in September, but I already had these scheduled concerts.

The results of Rio's Carnival will be announced Wednesday ... “These concerts during Carnival, we close the deals long before. I won the Tijuca samba contest in September, but I already had these ...

The results of Rio's Carnival will be announced Wednesday ... we close the deals long before. I won the Tijuca samba contest in September, but I already had these scheduled concerts.

The 38-year-old Brisbanite will be the first Australian to take part in the fiercely competitive Special Group of samba schools performing at Rio’s biggest event. Finlayson will take part as a ...