Samba’s origins lie in the dances and religious practices of the West African slaves. EPA/ Marcelo Sayao All eyes are on Brazil and its vibrant culture, with the FIFA World Cup now into its third week ...

Mayara Lima is famous for her hypnotising samba style. Here, she shares the best samba experiences in Rio, from traditional school events to samba circles. Brazilians often say that "everything ends ...

In the shuffling rhythms of samba, in its defiance and energy and lust for life, lies the soul of Rio de Janeiro. Samba is heard everywhere across the city, from the terraces of the Maracanã football ...