The first Samba music to be recorded in Brazil was born in a circle more than one hundred years ago. That’s why when people play Samba music and dance to it, they form “Rodas de Samba” or “Samba Circles.”
Recently, and rapidly, female musicians have created their own circles and Samba fans are loving it.
Americas Now recently visited one of Brazil’s most popular circles of Samba Women.
In Central America and the United States, gangs are linked to drug trafficking and some of the most vicious crimes. The notorious MS-13 gang, for example, is responsible for numerous brutal murders. And trying to leave a gang, or refusing to join one, can be fatal.
Correspondent Mike Kirsch repo...
Cuba has had a Chinese population since the mid-1800.
In fact, at one point Havana was home to the largest Chinatown in Latin America. Today, many residents are in favor of revitalizing the neighborhood and bringing it back to its former glory.
A recent U.N. report says coca production in Colombia has slightly dropped. However, it’s still too high and the country is at risk of losing U.S. funding to combat it. According to the government, the number of coca crops increased at least four times during the previous administration.
CGTN’s...
