Carnival

Carnival music is a vibrant and diverse genre that blends traditional folk, brass, samba, and festive electronic influences to create an energetic, celebratory sound. Rooted in global carnival traditions, it features rhythmic percussion, call-and-response vocals, and theatrical elements, often performed by large ensembles such as comparsas, blocos, and brass bands. Lyrically, carnival music can be humorous, satirical, or politically charged, reflecting local cultural themes. Whether through the upbeat melodies of Cádiz’s chirigotas or the driving rhythms of Brazilian samba brass, the genre embodies joy, spectacle, and community spirit.

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Empretecendo
Album - 19 Tracks - Released April 18, 2025

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Banda Rim Bam Bum
Bloco da Laje
Chirigota Del Canijo
Comparsa OBDC
Donga
Gebroeders Ko
La Comparsa de la Cantera
Louis Flion
Mama Maffia
Nação do Maracatu Estrela Dalva
Neguinho Da Beija Flor
Oeteldonk
Richard Groenendijk
Ricky Bekstok
Rio Carnaval
TechnoBrass
Rio Carnaval
Gebroeders Ko
Neguinho Da Beija Flor
Louis Flion
La Comparsa de la Cantera
Chirigota Del Canijo
Richard Groenendijk
Comparsa OBDC
Oeteldonk
TechnoBrass
Bloco da Laje
Ricky Bekstok
Mama Maffia
Nação do Maracatu Estrela Dalva
Banda Rim Bam Bum
Donga