From the opening notes of “Ó Abre Alas” or “O Canto da Cidade”, Brazilians know that it’s time to celebrate: Carnival is here. From samba school parades to blocos (roving street parties), music plays ...

The world is watching Brazil after the country won its first Oscar for “I’m Still Here”, a film set in Rio de Janeiro during the dictatorship in the 1970s. The film’s smooth soundtrack feeds into ...

Brazilian phonk’s aggressive, funk-infused beats and Latin music’s new wave of artists are rapidly expanding their global influence in 2026. Streaming playlists, festival performances, and cross-genre ...