São Paulo may be the most populated city in Brazil, but Rio de Janeiro is party central. Among the many joyful events Rio has ...

The Samba is one of the most recognizable sneakers on the planet. But it didn't always look like the version most people know ...

Rio de Janeiro's top 13 samba schools are gearing up for carnival and the parade at Rio's Sambadrome where they will compete on 11 and 12 February to be crowned carnival champions. Ninety-thousand ...

"Anything is possible," declares Lucas Pinheiro Braathen in his quest to take Brazil to the Winter Olympic podium. With 18 World Cup podium finishes, the skier is determined to rewrite South ...

At the Brazilian bar ALVORADA (Kichijoji Honcho 1-chome) on Sept. 30, pulses were racing as Japanese dancer Saaya Suga, 33, performed samba decked out in a gorgeous costume in a tiny space.

The swings carry a hint of bossa nova’s sway; the two-steps have a distinct samba flavor; and the bold hip bounces channel Brazilian funk. “I guarantee you,” Mr. Azevedo said with a smirk ...

If you come to Rio to revel in samba and other Brazilian music, Lapa is the place for you. This festive neighborhood ignites at night when locals swing their hips and sip on delectable cocktails.

Pia Sundhage explains how she uses samba to get the best out of her Brazil side, who Marta beleives have improved because of the Swede's methods. “I’m a rock ‘n’ roll person,” says Pia ...