What do you get when you blend smooth, American jazz with the electrifying sights and sounds of Trinidad’s Carnival? Well, thanks to Julliard-trained percussionist and composer Etienne Charles, ...
A spectacular stage show combining live music, dance, gymnastics and traditional circus performance — inspired by African ...
UniverSoul Circus is returning to Newark with a brand-new production that promises breathtaking stunts, cultural celebration, and family fun. This year’s show, titled “Rhythm of the World,” features a ...
Everyone in New Orleans knows the essential Mardi Gras songs. The likes of “Carnival Time,” “Mardi Gras Mambo,” “Go To the Mardi Gras,” “Big Chief” and “Second-Line, Pt. 1” are as baked into the ...
SAO LUIZ DO PARAITINGA, Brazil (AP) — During Carnival, the small Brazilian town of Sao Luiz do Paraitinga’s calm everyday life transforms into a joyful party known for its deep-rooted traditions, ...
Caribbean Carnivals have a strong grip on the culture, especially when it comes to production, presentation, and global partying. However, not everyone can make it to the host of islands to enjoy the ...
WABASHA — Karen Stamschror appreciates the nostalgia of carnivals with rides spinning, lights blinking and music blaring, but the experience is becoming less common at smaller county fairs and ...