Brazilian dances are more than movement. They tell stories about Brazil’s Indigenous, African and European influences, and help explain the country’s cultural identity. In this episode, we explore famous dances such as samba, carimbó, bumba-meu-boi, frevo, forró, maracatu, baião, jongo, coco and Brazilian funk.

You’ll hear where these rhythms come from, how they are connected to regions like Bahia, Pará, Pernambuco and the Northeast, and why dances such as bumba-meu-boi and samba have such an important place in Brazilian culture. Read the full article here: https://rioandlearn.com/dances-from-brazil/