This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). 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 ...

The sprawling, landlocked mega-city of Sao Paulo has become home to an introspective form of samba exploring themes of alienation. It's a far cry from the breezy music synonymous with Rio de Janeiro. ...

TOKYO (Reuters Life!) - East shimmied with West in Tokyo as thousands of Japanese and Brazilians danced to the rapturous beat of the samba in an Asian-flavored carnival that would have made Rio de ...