A few highlights from Rio's 2018 samba school
(escola de samba) Carnival (Carnaval) parades in
February, which featured ample political protest
and were won by Beija-Flor de Nilopolis.
February, which featured ample political protest
and were won by Beija-Flor de Nilopolis.
Rio de Janeiro had a vibrant street Carnaval scene
as well, with hundreds of thousands of celebrants
parading with blocos like Cordao da Bola Preta.
Read about Samba and Brazilian Music
The Brazilian Sound: Samba, Bossa Nova
and the Popular Music of Brazil
by Chris McGowan and Ricardo Pessanha (Temple University Press)
and the Popular Music of Brazil
by Chris McGowan and Ricardo Pessanha (Temple University Press)
(the leading guide to Brazilian music in English;
available on Amazon worldwide)
by Chris McGowan
(interviews with iconic figures from Jobim
and Airto to Djavan and Gal Costa)
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