From academic research to Sapucaí: how a Bahian teacher helped bring the Bembé do Mercado to Rio de Janeiro's carnival
A Bahian teacher's research contributed to the samba plot of the Beija-flor de Nilópolis school at the Rio Carnival 2026, celebrating the Bembé do Mercado, the largest street candomblé in the world.
Learn about the Bembé do Mercado, a tradition with over 135 years that inspired the runner-up parade of Beija-Flor
The Bembé do Mercado, the largest street candomblé in the world, was celebrated by Beija-Flor de Nilópolis in their recent carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro.
Four schools excite Sapucaí on the second night of the Special Group parade in Rio
Four samba schools showcased their themes, including rock, candomblé, samba rhythms, and literature during the second night of the Rio Special Group parade.
Sapucaí will have themes about Rita Lee, Bembé, Cíia, and Carolina Maria de Jesus
The second night of the 2026 Sapucaí Carnival features four samba schools celebrating Brazilian artists and the struggle for freedom.
Four schools parade on the 2nd night of the Special Group with more tributes and a journey to Bahia Candomblé
The second night of the Rio de Janeiro Special Group parades features tributes to notable figures and a celebration of Candomblé.
Leaders of Bembé do Mercado arrive in Rio for Beija-Flor parade
Leaders from Bembé do Mercado have arrived in Rio de Janeiro to participate in the Beija-Flor parade.
Parades in São Paulo start on Friday with tributes to women, ancestors, and orixás
The São Paulo samba school parades kick off on Friday, celebrating women's empowerment, the Black movement, and Candomblé deities.
Agrees Greeks, with Gloria Groove, and Tarado Ni Você: see Carnival blocks for Friday and Saturday
The official start of Carnival in São Paulo features a diverse lineup of festivities, including traditional rhythms and modern music, taking place over the weekend.
Anitta sends message to religious group that preached at her concert
Singer Anitta responded on social media after a video showed a group of evangelicals preaching during her concert in Curitiba, Brazil.
How Islam Influenced African Matrix Religions in Brazil
The article explores how African matrix religions in Brazil, such as candomblé, umbanda, and quimbanda, have been influenced by Islam due to the beliefs of some enslaved peoples brought to Brazil.
VIDEO: Candomblé Terreiros Targeted by Vandalism for the Second Time in Less Than 15 Days in Bahia
A Candomblé terreiro in Alagoinhas, Bahia, faced vandalism for the second time in under 15 days, with sacred objects destroyed and obscene items left behind.
Brazil: Thousands in Rio de Janeiro honour sea goddess Yemanjá on the beach
Thousands gathered in Rio de Janeiro to celebrate Yemanjá, the sea goddess, during a ceremonial event characterized by offerings and prayers.