Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Carnaval is celebrated all around the world, but it's said that Brazil does it best. No matter what part of the country you visit, ...

On the bus on the way to Carnaval 2024 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, my guide gave my group a heads up on what to expect: “It’s like Cirque du Soleil, times 100.” Having never seen Cirque du Soleil, that ...

A dose of conjunctivitis didn't help, and this year's Rio de Janeiro Carnaval passed me by, which I regret. I'm a fan -- especially of the showpiece occasion, the parade of the samba schools. I find ...

Audio will be available later today. The sounds of Brazil kick off the second week of Performance Today's popular ongoing series From the Village to the Concert Hall, an exploration of the connections ...

Carnaval is in two weeks and it couldn't come sooner for Brazilians looking for a reason to celebrate. The political class is in disarray, with old allies willing to back stab to save careers. The big ...

I usually write a carnival feature this time of year, when all the festivities are happening. Tonight being Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, is the grand finale. Carnival/Carnevale/Carnaval is currently in ...