Samba

Samba is a vibrant and iconic music genre from Brazil, characterized by infectious Afro-Brazilian rhythms, lilting melodies, and energetic percussion. Emerging in the early 20th century in Rio de Janeiro's Afro-Brazilian communities, samba evolved from traditional African rhythms and European instrumentation, incorporating elements of folk, jazz, and classical music. By the 1930s and 1940s, samba had become a national phenomenon, with its carefree, sensual vibe captivating audiences. Samba's defining features include the use of surdo drums, tambourines, and cuícas, as well as soaring vocal melodies and poetic lyrics often focusing on love, social commentary, and everyday life. With its dynamic fusion of African, European, and indigenous influences, samba has influenced a range of genres, including bossa nova, tropicalia, and MPB (Brazilian popular music). Notable for its improvisational spirit and call-and-response patterns, samba remains a beloved and integral part of Brazilian culture, synonymous with Carnival celebrations and joyful expression.

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Samantha & Adrian
Album - 9 Tracks - Released July 25, 2025

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1Kilo
Ana Costa
As Bofinhas
Belo
Bia Marques
Brasas do Forró
Bruno Diegues
Bárbara Labres
Caetano Veloso
Caju Pra Baixo
Cavaleiros do Forró
Cleber Augusto
Cova Rasa
DJ Matt D
DJ Tezinho
DUPÊ
Da Ponte Pra Cá
Delacruz
Delcio Luiz
Didi
Digdin
Dilsinho
Diogo Nogueira
Doce Encontro
Don Glori
Douglas & Vinicius
Duddu Souto
Dênis Braga
Edison Ribeiro
Edmundo Silva
FM O Dia
Farofa Carioca
Ferrugem
Filipe Escandurras
Forró Hits
Gabriel Moura
Gabriel da Rosa
Grupo Fundo De Quintal
Grupo Menos É Mais
Grupo Revelação
Hamilton De Holanda
Heitor Costa
Helinho Medeiros
Henry Freitas
JIRAYAUAI
Jadson Moreno
James Shipp
Jaques Morelenbaum
João Bosco
Juliette
Kempa
LUDMILLA
Larissa Umaytá
Leandro Santos
Litto Lins
Lourena
Lukkas
Léo Foguete
MC BF
MC ERYCK HK
Manú
Maria Bethânia
Marvvila
Marília Tavares
Matheusinho
Mc J9
MichaelBM
Michele Andrade
Mingo Silva
Moacyr Luz
Mumuzinho
Oliveira Mc 011
Os Garotin
Pagode do Adame
Paula Morelenbaum
PeJota10*
Philippe Powell
Pretinho da Serrinha
RUAN VITOR VAQUEIRINHO
Real Fuba
Rick Bonadio
Roberta Sá
Rocco
Rodrigo Vellozo
SMU
Samantha Schmütz
Samuka Britto
Sandra De Sá
Seu Jorge
Sorriso Maroto
Tim Bernardes
Tony Guerra & Forró Sacode
Tony Salles
Vander Lee
Vitor Limma
XANDDY HARMONIA
Xande De Pilares
Yan
Yumee
Zeca Pagodinho
Grupo Menos É Mais
Ferrugem
Sorriso Maroto
LUDMILLA
Dilsinho
Marina Sena
Thiaguinho
Péricles
Henry Freitas
Grupo Revelação
Belo
Heitor Costa
Delacruz
Seu Jorge
O REI DA BATIDINHA
Mumuzinho
Caetano Veloso
Yan
Exaltasamba
DJ JOÃO PEREIRA
Zeca Pagodinho
Jorge Ben Jor
Chico Buarque
Maria Bethânia
Kamisa 10
Alcione
Suel
Gilberto Gil
Marília Tavares
Vou Zuar
Toquinho
Marvvila
Arlindo Cruz
Xande De Pilares
Henrique Casttro
Vitinho
Marcelo D2
João Gilberto
Diogo Nogueira
Liana Flores
Juliette
Martinho Da Vila
Kaká e Pedrinho
Maria Rita
José Jr
JIRAYAUAI
Lourena
Grupo Fundo De Quintal
Kleyton Souza
DJ Matt D
Gal Costa
Vitor Limma
Rey Vaqueiro
Criolo
Rocco
Beth Carvalho
MC Bruno MS
Vinícius de Moraes
MC BF
Sérgio Mendes
Zeca Baleiro
1Kilo
Bom Gosto
Marcelo Falcão
Didi
Elis Regina
Agnes Nunes
Mc Piedro
Caju Pra Baixo
Ney Matogrosso
Litto Lins
Rodriguinho
Rael
Matheus Alves
Black Alien
FM O Dia
Os Garotin
Trio Mocoto
Grupo Benzadeus
Forró Hits
Bob do Contra
Cartola
Thales Lessa
Cavaleiros do Forró
Pagode do Adame
Billy SP
Bellini
SMU
Bezerra Da Silva
Ebony
Soweto
Adoniran Barbosa
Thiago Soares
Andrezin Araújo
Adriana Calcanhotto
Luana Marques & De Lukka
Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66
Kempa
Akatu
Mariene De Castro