Samba

If you’re waiting for the World Cup, try one of these Brazilian futebol songs to get by

June 10, 2014Arts, Culture & Media

Brazil is known for both its star soccer players and rich history of world class musicians. Here’s what happens when the two are put together: a collection of Brazilian songs about soccer.Brazil is known for both its star soccer players and rich history of world class musicians. Here’s what happens when the two are put together: a collection of Brazilian songs about soccer.

An anti-World Cup "Roman" takes a breather after hours of singing and dancing at a Rio carnival party.

At Rio’s carnival, as long as you’re dancing, why not make it a protest

March 6, 2014Global Politics

At Rio’s carnival, as long as you’re dancing, why not make it a protest

March 6, 2014Global Politics

From Rio, with love — here’s an ode to samba in pictures, music, words and video

November 20, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

Joyce Cândido is the young voice of samba in Rio de Janeiro

November 14, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

Rio de Janeiro is a city rich with musical traditions

November 7, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

Reporter Betto Arcos was in Rio recently on a trip to discover new music. He’s going to introduce us to some of the artists contributing to Rio de Janeiro’s rich, musical scene.

Music Heard on Air for September 5, 2013

September 17, 2013Music Heard on Air

Tunes played between reports on The World for September 5, 2013 include the following artists: The Spy from Cairo, Samba Touré, Moriba Koita, The Feeling and Femi Kuti.

Music Heard on Air for June 17, 2013

August 15, 2013Music Heard on Air

Music heard on today’s program include tunes by Gypsophilia, AfroCubism, Samba Touré and Debashish Bhattacharya.

Music Heard on the Air for April 1, 2013

August 15, 2013Music Heard on Air

Tunes spun on The World between our reports for April 1, 2013. Artists featured are: Bafjofondo, Tareq Abboushi & Shusmo, Samba Touré, The Peronists, Red Baraat and South African artist Steve Dyer.

Bloco do Sargento Pimenta: The Beatles Samba-Style

August 15, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

One of the hits of Rio de Janeiro’s carnaval this year was Bloco do Sargento Pimenta, a samba tribute band dedicated to the music of The Beatles. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with one of the band’s singers, Leandro Donne.