Tropical Daydreams

Okay, this is it, carnaval weekend looms ahead. I've been to the Sambadrome in Rio three times to see the 12 main Rio samba schools do ...

I used to do a little of this dancing-in-the-dark stuff with my father who — at least when partnering me — kept to the safe and easy steps,...

Clara Alcione Beth Of the many, many talented women singers in Brazil there are three who have been anointed the Quee...

Jambul - the nickname stuck The first time I ever heard the huge, piercing voice of a samba singer known as Jamelão (a sweet, dark fruit ...