RIO DE JANEIRORIO DE JANEIRO — Thousands of boisterous samba fans came together to watch the first night of Rio’s Carnival parades Sunday, and all eyes are on a 7-year-old girl who is the youngest ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Carnival always breathes life into the economy of Vila Vintem, a favela on Rio de Janeiro's west side, but this year the pulse is even stronger with its Unidos de Padre Miguel ...

Usain Bolt danced the samba with a group of kids from a favela in Rio de Janeiro ahead of winning "Mano a Mano" beach race at the weekend.

Explore the shanty towns of Río Janeiro and their role in the city's cultural history. The shanty towns of Río Janeiro play a pivotal role in the city's cultural history. They are home to a rich ...

RIO DE JANEIRORIO DE JANEIRO — She is the Shirley Temple of samba, a 7-year-old named to a coveted Carnival role normally reserved for barely clad models who have undergone more plastic surgeries than ...

The banner on the back wall of the old dance hall says in Portuguese: “While there is dance, we still have hope.” There’s plenty of that as the crowd of Cariocas (Rio locals) shake hips and move their ...

Members of the Padre Miguel samba school performing at the Sambadrome during Carnival festivities in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. REUTERS ...

Today is the final day of the massive Carnival in Rio de Janiero, Brazil. Samba is that festival's native sound, but the music can be heard in Brazil for the entire year. Tom Moon went to Rio before ...

A performer from the Imperatriz Leopoldinense samba school parades during Carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, Feb. 27, 2017. (AP Photo/Leo Correa) A performer ...

She was cheered by legions of Carnival fans, but 7-year-old Julia Lira, the youngest drum corps queen in memory at Rio's lavish party, broke down crying after being surrounded by cameras early Monday.

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RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov 7 (Reuters) - After months of coronavirus-induced inactivity, Rio de Janeiro's legendary samba scene is tentatively tiptoeing back to life, offering a sliver of hope to those whose ...