Gabriela Vallim reflects on the booming interest in baile funk in the UK, and explains the complex social history behind the Brazilian sound and why it's important to recognise its impact as a a tool ...

"Up to 5,000 people come to dance here every weekend, since 1994," Eduardo tells DW.

With a population of 216 million and a distinct culture of fan fervor, Brazil is a unique region for cultural exchange and diplomacy.

But despite this dominance, sertanejo has little export potential. Few artists care about going global, says Mr Morel. That ...

A cultural phenomenon from Rio de Janeiro's suburbs is conquering Brazil. At the "Baile Charme," the city's traditional Black ...

A cultural phenomenon from Rio de Janeiro's suburbs is conquering Brazil. At the "Baile Charme," the city's traditional Black music parties, collective dancing fosters community and identity.

There is still some time to go until the festivities, but street parties and samba school rehearsals are already kicking off ...

Brazil, which is having a banner start of the year with Walter Salles’ “I’m Still Here” nominated for three Academy Awards including best picture, has been named country of honor for the ...

Their beats became the mothership of hip-hop and dance music. Their live shows were legendary ... or rump-shaking as P-Funk, with an Afrofuturist philosophy of funk as the cosmic life force ...

SAO PAULO, Feb 25 (Reuters) - Support for Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has dipped sharply and now trail his disapproval rating, a CNT/MDA poll showed on Tuesday, the latest in a ...

The Grammy winner revealed her return to Rio, Brazil, after years with a massive free concert at Copacabana Beach on ... out and features songs like "Disease" and "Abracadabra," with both songs ...

Los Angeles [US], February 21 (ANI): Pop icon Lady Gaga will perform at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Her performance is scheduled to be held on May 3. It's a landmark free concert ...