RIO DE JANEIRO — A Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro will present the story of a trans woman nearly burned at the stake in the 16th century, ... they’re artists,” said Vasconcelos.

RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil’s Carnival revelry is ramping up, from the raucous street parties to the glitzy parades. Carnival kicked off Friday afternoon, with Saturday marking the first full day ...

Similar celebratory scenes were seen in others cities such as Recife, Belo Horizonte and Sao Paulo. "There is no better day ...

RIO DE JANEIRO — Betto Almeida is the Mr. Lucky of Rio’s Carnival. The 36-year-old artist awakes at 8 a.m. Has a little breakfast. Survives a commute through the city’s tough traffic ...

Just in time for carnival, Assouline's shiny new tome on Rio de Janeiro celebrates the spirit of ... This year marks 100 years of Art Deco, and Rio is one of the most important cities in the world ...

The carnival represents a part of Nigeria's history that is not always well known -- though some are trying to change that. Kelenchi Anabaraonye, 27, curated a history exhibition at the festival.

In 1924, Cendrars took them not only to Rio de Janeiro, but to the favelas and the carnival. ... And Brazilian art has never been the same since. Among Brazilian early modernists, ...

Brazil’s Carnival revelry is ramping up, from the raucous street parties to the glitzy parades. ... “We also pay tributes to Brazilian music artists, every year there's a different one.

First Oscar for Brazil adds zest to Rio Carnival extravaganza. ... “Today is a day to be even more proud to be Brazilian. Proud of our cinema, of our artists and, above all, ...

Brazil’s Carnival revelry is ramping up, from the raucous street parties to the glitzy parades. ... “We also pay tributes to Brazilian music artists, every year there's a different one.

First Oscar for Brazil adds zest to Rio Carnival extravaganza ... Sebastiao Salgado: When photojournalism becomes art. 3 m read. Not just football, Argentina-Brazil clash in cricket.

Brazil’s Carnival revelry is ramping up, from the raucous street parties to the glitzy parades. ... “We also pay tributes to Brazilian music artists, every year there's a different one.