From samba to soca and candombe, AQ’s music columnist traces Carnival season’s sounds across the hemisphere.

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Two beloved musicians are dealing with health struggles, and the Krewe of Red Beans is spearheading assistance. Moving New Orleans Forward anchor LBJ has the story on how the ...

Portland’s annual Windfest kicks off Thursday, April 9, bringing four days of live music, carnival rides, and community tournaments to the city. The festival opens at 5 p.m. Thursday with the official ...

The inaugural staging of Anthems, a tribute to the golden era of soca music by the I Love Soca Jamaica team, made a strong debut on Easter Monday, setting the tone for Carnival in Jamaica 2026. Held ...

An additional night of live music and an expanded carnival at its new location at MBS International Airport are among the many highlights of the 40th annual Freeland Walleye Festival, scheduled for ...

Gomoa was the place to be this Easter as thousands of revellers, tourists, and culture enthusiasts joined locals for the maiden Gomoa Easter Carnival — a four-day spectacle that blended tradition, ...

In Lagos, Nigeria, a vibrant twice-yearly festival rooted in Brazilian carnival traditions celebrates the cultural heritage of those who returned from the transatlantic slave trade. About 5 million ...

The 2026 Lagos Fanti Carnival brought Lagos Island to life on Monday, with foreign visitors and locals coming out to experience the vibrant culture, colourful floats, and traditional performances that ...

Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka, Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, had earlier said cultural festivals such as the Fanti Carnival play a vital role in stimulating commerce, supporting ...

The 2026 Gomoa Easter Carnival ended on a high note as thousands thronged the festival grounds for a spectacular blend of fashion, music and cultural celebration. The four-day event, which climaxed on ...

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