You might not understand the lyrics in Grupo Liberdade’s new song “Batucada do Sol,” sung in Portuguese by Amanda Soares and Poranguí, but the energy the seven-piece band transfers to its listeners is ...

In Brazil, it’s summertime. And right about now, the half-naked party masses of Carnaval are already rocking like Ultra Music Festival was an actual nation of millions. Rio bass pounds through the ...

One of Halifax's oldest, largest and probably loudest bands is celebrating 30 years of Brazilian percussion and community on Saturday. Samba Nova is a Brazilian-style batucada band that explores ...

This Brazilian-inspired street carnival brings a different kind of energy to Bangkok, bright without trying too hard. DJs keep things moving with samba and Latin selections that feel made for open air ...