Samba: A Lively Rhythm that Defines Brazil
Samba is a musical style that emerged in Brazil in the late 19th century. With its lively rhythms, syncopated beats, and melodic harmonies, samba quickly
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Samba is a musical style that emerged in Brazil in the late 19th century. With its lively rhythms, syncopated beats, and melodic harmonies, samba quickly
The singer championed the cause for Black feminism and was an outspoken voice regarding violence against women. Her marriage to Brazilian soccer star Garrincha ended in 1982 after he physically assaulted her.
Her name is Rio: Aunt Ciata, the guardian of samba who created Carnival culture Beatriz Miranda © Provided by The Guardian Photograph: Carl de Souza/AFP/Getty Images This week, Rio de Janeiro should have been celebrating, its streets alive with local people and tourists honouring the city’s Carnival, a tradition dating back to the 17th century. But for the first time outside the two world wars, the city’s flagship event is cancelled. It’s the only reasonable decision given how out of control the pandemic is in Brazil – yet locals and tourists are still mourning the ...