As you anticipate for your journey to Carnival or just want to relive your amazing experience, check out this list of media that is just a few clicks away from purchase. Many of these items are available through the Amazon.com website.

Samba de Carnaval de Brasil By: Various Artists This CD will make you get up and dance. The music of Carnival is revealed through the tracks found in this collection. Some remarkable songs include Prato Da Nolte, Viva Meu Samba, and Pouca Saude. Order Now from Amazon.com

Samba Brasil By: Various Artists If you are looking for an introduction to the samba, this is the CD for you. This anthology includes a variety of sambas inviting you into the world of Brazil and Carnival. Order Now from Amazon.com

Samba Bossa Nova By: Various Artists A unique combination of both the samba and samba-inspired bossa nova. The songs on this CD bring alive the African roots of samba through the many tracks brought together by the talents at Putamayo. Order Now from Amazon.com

Brasileiro By: Various Artists Listen to this CD for an introduction to the diverse sounds of Brazilian music. The songs create a mood of folk, pop, jazz, samba, bossa nova, and popular Brazilian music. Order Now from Amazon.com

The Best of Rio Carnaval By: Various Artists The sounds of this CD transport you to the streets of Rio and the excitement of Carnival. Enter into Carnival by getting up and dancing to this eclectic set of songs. Order Now from Amazon.com

Sambas de Enredo Groupo Especial 2006 Enjoy many songs from the Enredo Groupo 2006 Samba School Parade. Order From TDsounds.co.uk

Sambas de Enredo Grupos A and B 2006 Relive the songs of the entire 2006 Samba School Parade (Sunday through Tuesday) on a two-disc set. Order From TDsounds.co.uk

Rio Grupo Especial 2005 Sambas de Enredo If you want to hear the theme songs of specific schools from 2005, check out this CD that includes a great variety of Samba Schools (Beija Flor,Unidos daTijuca, Mangueira, Viradouro, Imperatriz. Salgueiro, Portela, Mocida de Imperio, Serrano, Grande Rio, Porto da Pedra, Tradicao, Caprichosos, Vila Isabel) Order From TDsounds.co.uk

Escolas de Samba - O Espectaculo - Rio Carnival DVD This DVD presents segments of various champion Samba School Parades since the inauguration of the Sambodrome. The clips provide outstanding visuals of the parade and Carnival. The film is in Portuguese with some subtitled English. Order From TDsounds.co.uk

Carnaval! (Paperback) By: Barbara Mauldin With over 300 photographs, this text captures the essence of Carnival. Travel with the author to Carnival not only in Brazil but in other parts of the world as well. Order Now from Amazon.com

Samba By: Alma Guillermoprieto Read an account of Carnival from a person who lived the experience. Alma Guillermoprieto, a dancer and writer, lived in Manguiera for a year, joining in the preparation and annual Samba Parade. Order Now from Amazon.com

Carnaval (Hardcover) By: George Ancona A children's book that follows the preparation and actual festival of Carnival. The photos and text offer a perspective into the creative side of getting ready for one of the most engaging celebrations in the world. Order Now from Amazon.com

Carnaval (11 solos for cornet and piano) By: Donald Hunsberger, as recorded by Wynton Marsalis If you want to hear the twinkling notes of Carnival come through your instruments, the text in this book is for you. This book of music includes performance notes and photos. Order Now from Amazon.com

Aprendendo a Tocar O Batuque Carioca By: Guilherme Gonclaves and Mestre Odilon This text describes how to the perform the beats of the Rio de Janiero Samba Schools. The talents and knowledge of musician Guilherme Gonclaves along with Mestre Odilon of the Grande Rio Samba School put together all the musical notation for the samba instruments. Order From TDsounds.co.uk

Carnaval Carioca 100 Anos Check out photographs from recent Carnivals in this text. Several languages are part of the book (Portuguese, English, Spanish, and German). A CD of Carnival themed sambas is included. Order From TDsounds.co.uk

Rio Carnival magazine Manchette 2005 Full of photos of the parades, balls, costumes, competitions, and street processions, this magazine captures the true essence of Carnival. Although it is written in Portuguese, it does not seem to matter since the many pictures tell a thousand stories. Order From TDsounds.co.uk

Carnival Overview

 Background:
   History
   Music
   Samba Dance

 Schedule:
   Before Carnival
   Carnival Friday
   Carnival Saturday
   Carnival Sunday
   Carnival Monday
   Carnival Tuesday

 Attractions:
   Sambadrome
   Samba Parade
   Balls
   Street Processions
   Samba Schools
   Carnival Rehersals

 Trip Planning:
   Planning a Trip
   Lodgings
   Event Tickets
     Parade Seats

   Transportation
   Safety

 Resources:
   Movies, Books, CDs
   Carvinal Glossary

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