Olodum's music enjoyed such popularity that their lyrics, filled with references to another strong cultural element in Bahia – their broader identity as Northeastern Brazilians – have earned a place ...

Vocalists Lazinho and Lucas di Fiori of the most famous of Brazil’s blocos afros – Carnaval bands celebrating African culture – talk to Alessio Perrone about the power of drumming, fighting prejudice ...

SALVADOR, Brazil — This northeastern Brazilian city is famous for its Afro-Brazilian drumming traditions; the internationally acclaimed bloco-afro band Olodum has broadcast its colorful drums and ...

Olodum is actively engaged on the social change front to combat social discrimination and racism, build pride and promote African-Brazilian art and culture.Sayonara Moreno/Agência Brasil Olodum, the ...

After last year's all-star lineup for Earth Celebration's 20th birthday, this year taiko drumming troupe Kodo mark the 100th anniversary of Japanese immigration to Brazil by inviting Olodum from the ...

Forty-three years ago, Afro-Brazilians living in Pelourinho -- the historic city centre of the capital of Bahia, Salvador -- founded Olodum, a group of musicians and artists inspired by their African ...