SANTIAGO, Chile >> The official World Cup song definitely strikes a chord, but some think it’s the wrong one. Since the recent release of FIFA’s “We Are One (Ole Ola),” hordes of fans in Brazil have ...

SANTIAGO, Chile | The official World Cup song definitely strikes a chord, but some think it's the wrong one. Since the recent release of FIFA's "We Are One (Ole Ola)," hordes of fans in Brazil have ...

"For a long time," sings Brazilian pop star Caetano Veloso, "slavery will remain the national characteristic of Brazil." In this song, translated from the Portuguese as "Northern Nights," Veloso uses ...

The face of the Brazilian president is omnipresent as a samba school rehearses its Carnival parade in front of thousands of spectators chanting the refrain of its theme song: "Ole, ole, ole, ola; Lula ...

Another look at the life and career of a superstar musician, poet, filmmaker and activist whose work has affected more than a generation of Brazilian and international fans. Now, singing the story of ...

I’ve noticed over the years that Brazilian artists often sing songs in praise of the musical heroes who paved the way for them. In doing so, they both pay tribute to their personal heroes and extend ...

These are heady days for Brazil. Its economy is booming and the country is preparing for its spot in the global spotlight as it hosts the 2014 World Cup, followed by the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Reporting from São Paulo, Brazil — The official World Cup song and video is getting decidedly mixed reviews in Brazil, where many locals are complaining of generic foreign rhythms and lazy stereotypes ...

Brazilian composer Toninho Geraes claims Adele's "Million Years Ago" hit plagiarises his work. A judge in Rio de Janeiro has ordered the song to be pulled worldwide including on streaming services.

Brazilian song has a way of capturing the imagination, and Rio de Janeiro is its crucible. From maxixe and choro in the 19th century to samba and bossa nova in the 20th, Rio's history of melding ...