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National & Local

Jammu and Kashmir: Suspicious blast outside former sarpanch's house in Samba, gate and wall damaged

A suspicious blast occurred early Monday morning outside the home of a former sarpanch in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, damaging property but resulting in no injuries.

Mar 23 • 09:15 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Sports

Italian samba, Bezzecchi leader of MotoGP

Marco Bezzecchi claimed victory at the MotoGP race in Goiânia, Brazil, marking a historic achievement for Aprilia after 37 years of absence from the venue.

Mar 23 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Brothers Chico and Mario Adnet Cultivate the Past in 'Falso antigo', Album Featuring Macalé, Mosquito, and Mônica Salmaso

Chico and Mario Adnet's new album 'Falso antigo' features collaborations with renowned Brazilian artists, paying homage to past musical traditions.

Mar 22 • 20:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Expansion of the Special Group to 15 schools depends on voting by the organizations, says president of Liesa

The president of the Independent League of Samba Schools (Liesa) announced that the proposed increase of the Special Group in the Rio Carnival from 12 to 15 schools will require approval from the schools themselves through a vote.

Mar 21 • 12:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cavaliere follows Paes and speaks about 15 schools in the Special Group of the Rio carnival; Liesa says it was 'caught by surprise'

Rio de Janeiro's new mayor, Eduardo Cavaliere, has announced an increase in samba schools for the carnival from 12 to 15, a plan that caught the samba league off guard.

Mar 20 • 22:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Musicians Antonio Neves and Thiaguinho Silva navigate through samba and jazz in the album ‘Ladeiras de Santa Teresa’

The duo Neves and Silva launch their album ‘Ladeiras de Santa Teresa’, blending samba and jazz alongside rapper Joca.

Mar 20 • 21:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Roupa Nova, Paulinho da Viola and Vanessa da Mata perform shows in SP

This week in São Paulo, several prominent artists from MPB and samba will be performing, including Roupa Nova, Paulinho da Viola, and Vanessa da Mata.

Mar 20 • 04:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

What to do in Maceió: agenda includes coconut, theater, samba, pop, and Alagoan cinema

Maceió's cultural agenda from Friday to Monday features various events, both free and paid, including popular culture, theater, music, audiovisual activities, and memory events.

Mar 19 • 19:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TSE rejects PL's request to investigate Lula for samba school parade that honored him

The Brazilian Electoral Court rejected a request by the Liberal Party to investigate President Lula for being honored during a samba school parade, citing insufficient grounds to proceed.

Mar 19 • 17:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Erasmo Imperial at Circo Voador, Samba do Sacramento, Feira das Yabás, musical 'The Timótheo da Costa Brothers': see what to do in Rio

Cultural programming in Rio includes concerts and shows featuring Erasmo Imperial, Samba do Sacramento, and the new musical 'Os Irmãos Timótheo da Costa.'

Mar 19 • 08:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Michelle Keegan is 'obsessed' with spring's most divisive but comfy trainer style

Actress Michelle Keegan expresses her love for a new spring shoe trend that combines elements of ballet flats and sporty trainers, particularly the Adidas Samba.

Mar 18 • 12:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sambista Gabriel da Muda receives Pedro Ernesto Medal at the City Council

Samba artist Gabriel da Muda was honored with the Pedro Ernesto Medal at the City Council of Rio de Janeiro for his contributions to the city's cultural landscape.

Mar 18 • 00:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Alice Caymmi expands her grandfather Dorival's musical legacy beyond samba in an album featuring only songs by the composer

Alice Caymmi will release an album titled 'Caymmi', exclusively featuring compositions by her grandfather Dorival Caymmi, going beyond samba to include various musical styles.

Mar 17 • 20:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Samba, wine, and grape stomping: the unusual experience attracting tourists

A unique tourism experience combining samba, grape stomping, and cultural heritage is being offered in Poço das Antas, Brazil.

Mar 15 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Law officializes the name of Zezé Garcia for the Samba Walkway in Juiz de Fora

A new law in Juiz de Fora has officially named the public spaces designated for samba parades after José Francisco Garcia, known as Zezé Garcia, honoring his contribution to the local samba culture.

Mar 14 • 20:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Weekend agenda includes shows by Joelma, Disco Voador, samba, and even Carnival block, in ES

The weekend agenda in Espírito Santo features diverse cultural events, including concerts, theater, and Carnival festivities.

Mar 13 • 10:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fernando Pedrosa, Samba Club, and more: 'What's Good?' for the weekend of March 13, 14, and 15 in PB

A cultural agenda for the weekend highlights various shows and events in Paraíba, showcasing local artists and entertainment options.

Mar 13 • 10:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Vanessa da Mata, Xande de Pilares, Delacruz, Cheiro de Amor, Terra Samba and Babado Novo animate the weekend in the DF

The weekend in the Federal District features performances by prominent Brazilian artists, offering a variety of entertainment options.

Mar 13 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Debut of Alceu's tour, IRA!, 10 years of Samba do Peixe, play 'Liked Parents More': see what to do in Rio

The article highlights upcoming cultural events in Rio de Janeiro, including concerts and theatrical performances.

Mar 12 • 09:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Exhibition at the São Paulo Cultural Center Revives Stories of Black Women in Paulista Samba

Artist Soberana Ziza opens an exhibition at the São Paulo Cultural Center that highlights the contributions of Black women to the history of samba in the region.

Mar 12 • 07:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival of Belém: Mocidade Olariense and Rancho gain access to the Special Group

In Belém, the samba school Mocidade Olariense won the Group 1 title of the 2026 Carnival and secured a place in the Special Group for the following year.

Mar 11 • 21:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Zé Renato sings samba with love and devotion to the greats in a show in Rio

Zé Renato performed a heartfelt samba concert at Teatro Ipanema, celebrating the genre and his musical roots.

Mar 11 • 13:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

g1 Heard #329 – Diogo Nogueira in 20 years: from football to infinite samba

Brazilian samba artist Diogo Nogueira discusses his career commemorating 20 years in music during an interview, reflecting on his first album and the evolution of samba music.

Mar 9 • 13:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sesc + Axé: Carnival hangover features free concert with Cheiro de Amor, Terra Samba, and Babado Novo in DF

The Sesc-DF is distributing free tickets for the Sesc + Axé project, which will be held on Sunday featuring performances by popular Brazilian bands.

Mar 9 • 11:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Leões da Hortolândia wins by details and is the champion of the carnival in Jundiaí

Leões da Hortolândia won the Jundiaí carnival, claiming their sixth title after a close tie with União do Povo.

Mar 8 • 18:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Activist matriarch of the samba family, Tia Ciata has long deserved to be the theme of a Rio de Janeiro Carnival school

Tia Ciata will be the theme of the Paraíso do Tuiuti samba school at the 2027 Rio de Janeiro Carnival, coinciding with the fight for women's equality.

Mar 8 • 14:42 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Datafolha: For 71%, samba school tribute to Lula in an election year is inappropriate

A Datafolha survey reveals that 71% of Brazilian voters find a samba school tribute to President Lula inappropriate in an election year.

Mar 8 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rita Lee's Musical, Sociedade Livre, and Sambarylove: Check Out How to Enjoy Cultural Programming in Uberlândia and Uberaba

Cultural events including Rita Lee's musical, samba and pagode shows will take place in Uberlândia and Uberaba this weekend.

Mar 6 • 13:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Jason Mraz, Flávio Venturini, Samba Street, and theater: check out the cultural agenda for this weekend in BH

A cultural agenda for this weekend in Belo Horizonte includes performances by Jason Mraz and Flávio Venturini, along with various theater events.

Mar 6 • 08:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Paraíso do Tuiuti chooses storyline about Tia Ciata for the 2027 carnival

The Paraíso do Tuiuti samba school has announced its theme for the 2027 carnival, honoring Tia Ciata, a pivotal figure in the history of samba.

Mar 5 • 22:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Baco Exu do Blues, samba circle and exhibitions: see what to do in Salvador in the coming days

The article highlights upcoming cultural events in Salvador, Brazil, including a musical performance and a samba gathering.

Mar 5 • 22:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Diogo Nogueira explains tribute to Paolla Oliveira: 'I am not asking to go back'

In an interview with G1, Diogo Nogueira discussed his 20-year career, his struggles with depression, and a tribute to former partner Paolla Oliveira in his new album.

Mar 5 • 15:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Marcela Alves and Phelipe Lemos are the new couple of master-sala and porta-bandeira of Viradouro

Marcela Alves and Phelipe Lemos have been selected as the new master-sala and porta-bandeira couple for the Unidos do Viradouro samba school, marking their debut on the stage together during an upcoming special parade.

Mar 5 • 15:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Samba school parades, Cine-Vagão, Medieval Combat, and more: the attractions this weekend in the regions of Sorocaba and Jundiaí

The article outlines various cultural events taking place in Sorocaba and Jundiaí this weekend, including film screenings and educational programs.

Mar 5 • 15:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sued Nunes, Edson Gomes, Silvano Salles and more: See leisure options in Feira de Santana and region

This article outlines various cultural events and leisure activities taking place in Feira de Santana and the surrounding region over the weekend.

Mar 5 • 14:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival of Belém: more than 3,000 free tickets will be distributed for parades in the Amazon Village

Over 3,000 free tickets will be available for the CarnaBelém 2026 samba school parades this weekend in Belém's Amazon Village.

Mar 4 • 22:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Between samba, carimbó, and lyrical singing, Mila Costa presents the show 'Ouro Verde' in Belém

Mila Costa's performance of her new EP 'Ouro Verde' in Belém showcases her unique blend of musical styles and themes.

Mar 4 • 20:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Rare photo of Aunt Ciata's house is a rescue of Brazil's erased memory

A rare photograph of Aunt Ciata's house highlights her influential role in the history of samba and Brazilian culture.

Mar 4 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Discovering Virginia

The article discusses the rapid influx of information about cultural figures, focusing on Virginia, Vini Jr.'s girlfriend, who has recently gained attention as a prominent influencer and samba queen.

Mar 4 • 15:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carimbó, samba, rap, and brega: with 18 free shows, Aposta Psica brings together the new generation of Amazon music

Aposta Psica festival in Belém showcases 18 emerging artists from the Amazon region over three days with free concerts.

Mar 4 • 03:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With a perfect score, Bole Bole wins the fourth championship of the Special Group of the Carnival of Belém

Bole Bole samba school from the Guamá neighborhood wins its fourth consecutive title at the Special Group of Carnival in Belém with a perfect score of 200 points.

Mar 4 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Show 'Cartola & Cavaquinho' returns to Teatro Margarida Schivasappa after 24 years

The show 'Cartola & Cavaquinho', honoring Brazilian samba composers Cartola and Nelson Cavaquinho, returns to the Teatro Margarida Schivasappa in Belém after a 24-year hiatus.

Mar 3 • 20:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Singer Adriana Araujo dies from brain aneurysm six years after lockdown fame

Singer Adriana Araujo, known for her performances during the lockdown, has passed away from a brain aneurysm at the age of 49.

Mar 3 • 15:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Farewell to Adriana Araújo: the wake of the singer begins at a samba school in BH

The wake for samba singer Adriana Araújo is taking place on Tuesday at a samba school in Belo Horizonte following her tragic death at the age of 49 due to a cerebral aneurysm.

Mar 3 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Scoring of samba schools in Belém is scheduled for this Tuesday, 3; see summary of the special group parades

The scoring of samba schools in Belém will take place on Tuesday, following festive parades that celebrated local traditions and culture despite challenging weather conditions.

Mar 3 • 09:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Performances with Diogo Nogueira and Xande: remember the journey of Adriana Araújo

Samba singer Adriana Araújo has passed away at the age of 49 due to a brain aneurysm in Belo Horizonte, as announced by her social media.

Mar 3 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Anitta kicks off the album 'Equilibrium' with the samba 'Pinterest'

Anitta launches her new single 'Pinterest' as part of the promotional campaign for her album 'Equilibrium' on March 5.

Mar 3 • 01:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Wake of samba singer Adriana Araújo will be at a samba school in BH

The wake of Brazilian samba singer Adriana Araújo, who passed away at 49, will take place at a samba school in Belo Horizonte.

Mar 3 • 01:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Confessions about Alcione, 'one of the greatest singers in the world'

Acclaimed Brazilian singer Alcione made a special appearance at the launch of Diogo Nogueira's show 'Infinito samba', where she was warmly received by the audience.

Mar 2 • 20:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sorriso Maroto confirms show in Salvador with national tour

The band Sorriso Maroto has announced a concert in Salvador as part of their new national tour, featuring a 360º stage and an intimate atmosphere.

Mar 2 • 20:26 UTC

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