Carnival, a spectacle celebrating African deities and Catholic saints alike, has become a battleground for religious groups in Brazil.

Laisa Lima will lead Arranco's parade when they take part in the annual inter-school competition on the weekend.

Rio de Janeiro's Carnival is using samba parades to spotlight Black Brazilian women writers who rarely get public recognition. The samba school Imperio Serrano on Saturday honored 79-year-old ...

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

A samba school in Rio de Janeiro is preparing to celebrate sex workers at this year's Carnival. Porto da Pedra based in the ...

During months of rehearsals, street bands and samba schools make space for pedestrians, creating islands of community spirit ...

The Ravanahatha is one of the oldest bowed string instruments in the world. It is made from a coconut shell resonator, a bamboo neck, and a horsehair bow. This combination produces a raw, haunting ...

Heartopia features many Instruments, allowing players to play music with the tool of their choice. From lutes and violins to pianos and lyres, there is something for everyone here. This way, they can ...

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Fender guitars. Image courtesy Walmart Marketplace. The shop will debut as part of Walmart Marketplace’s presence at the 2026 NAMM music industry event this week, emphasizing the company’s commitment ...

Rhythm Embrace Come together to learn, play and experience the vibration of group drumming. Shake The Ground is all about connection. It’s about coming together as a fun, vibrant and diverse community ...

Conch-shell trumpets discovered in Neolithic settlements and mines in Catalonia make tone similar to french horn, says lead researcher As a child, Miquel López García was fascinated by the conch shell ...