A Carnival party in Paraty swaps glitter and costumes for mud, as crowds cover themselves in gray sludge and celebrate as one group.

Brazil is preparing for another record-breaking Carnival season, with more than 65 million people expected to join ...

Brazil’s 2025 Carnival revelry is ramping up, from the raucous street parties to the glitzy parades. Follow AP reporters and photographers as they follow Saturday's pre-Lenten parties.

‘Freak Le Boom Boom’, Gretchen Gretchen is known for her disco tracks from the 1970s and 1980s, constant presence on ...

In a vibrant prelude to Carnival, followers of Afro-Brazilian religions performed a sweeping cleansing ritual at Rio de ...

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Far from Rio de Janeiro's boisterous beach block parties and its world renowned Samba competitions, Carnival is celebrated decidedly differently. Out in the landlocked working ...

OPINION: It’s carnival week in Rio de Janeiro, where vibrant parades feature music, dancers and a huge dose of history. Here’s some Afro-Brazilian history from some of the most legendary Afro-carnival ...

A reveler dressed as Oscar-nominated actress Fernanda Torres holds a cutout depicting theacademy Instagram account, next to a banner labeled in Portuguese; "Fernanda Torres' Impersonators", during a ...

Brazil is gearing up for a significant influx of international tourists during its renowned Carnival celebrations this ...

He said the showcase captivated millions of people and reinforced the deep-rooted historical and cultural ties between Nigeria and Brazil. The National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO) ...

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. When Leandro Santanna’s mother wanted to teach him about their ...