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

An homage to the life of Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva by samba school Acadêmicos de Niterói came in last ...

Why a Brazilian carnival float has triggered backlash - ‘Lula deserves a tribute like this, just like any other Brazilian who ...

"I think there’s a way for us to be happy without leaving such a trace." Researchers uncover troubling aftermath of Brazilian carnival: 'I don't think [they are] as concerned' first appeared on The ...

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

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

The world's biggest party is back as Carnival celebrations return to Brazil with glittery, outrageous costumes, samba rhythms ...

When Lourdes Barreto fled her home in Brazil's northeastern state of Paraiba as a teenager -- a move that launched her into sex work and a lifetime of activism -- she never imagined that a samba ...