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 ...

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 ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Many say the heart of every Samba School is their drum section. To keep it pumping in the right tempo ...

From the infectious pulse of the Samba beat to the tribal rhythms of baile funk, Brazilian music seems to exactly capture the verve and spirit of this wonderful sun-drenched country. Whether you ...

Sao Paulo dancer Alane Dias, 25, is also sure to catch the eye when she makes her way through the adoring crowds amid the pounding Samba beats. She shot to fame as a contestant in Brazil’s Big ...