Brazilian authorities have backed down from a threat to ban flags, musical instruments and shirtless fans from domestic games at the newly refurbished Maracana. However, the use of pyrotechnics and ...

Why is he a Trailblazer? It took time for classical orchestras to discover the sounds of Brazilian music. Trailblazer Heitor Villa-Lobos led the way – bringing the instruments, rhythms and melodies of ...