The group ‘E de arrepiar!’ made up by members of samba school ‘Unidos da Viradouro’ perform on a float during a parade at Rio de Janeiro’s ’sambodromo’ carnival avenue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 03 February 2008. EPA/ANDRE MOURAO
Brazilian dancers from the ‘Mangueira’ samba school participates in the ‘100 anos de frevo, é de perder o sapato. Recife mandou me chamar’ parade in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 03 February 2008, as part of the activities of the Carnival of Rio de Janeiro at the Sambodromo in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). EPA/ANTONIO LACERDA
Samba is a Brazilian musical genre derived from African and European roots. It is worldwide recognized as a symbol of Brazil and Carnival.Samba ( pronunciation (help·info)) is a Brazilian musical genre derived from African and European roots. It is worldwide recognized as a symbol of Brazil and Carnival.
O mais grande!
The name samba likely comes from the Angolan semba (or mesemba), a type of ritual music, but this has been disputed. Continue reading »
Members of a samba school perform on a float as they participate in a parade at Rio de Janeiro’s ’sambodromo’ carnival avenue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, late 03 February 2008. EPA/ANDRE MOURAO
RIO CARNIVAL BALLS
Rio de Janeiro, as the City of Carnival, offers a selection of Carnival balls you really should not miss. You won’t have to spend a fortune to have a great time. Tickets to most balls will cost you around R$30 to R$50 ($15-20) and are available on the door. Continue reading »
