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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Bárbara Labres
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Cláudio Levitan
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Delacruz
Demonios Da Garoa
Didi
Diego Silva
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Diogo Nogueira
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Dulce Araújo
Ebony
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FM-CINCO
Fabio Caramuru
Ferrugem
Frederico Sawabini
Gabriel da Rosa
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Guilherme Lacerda
Han Litz
Henry Freitas
Hila Campelo
Hyldon
Jota Pê Rocha
João Donato
João Selva
Juliette
Jurelma Graça
Kaká e Pedrinho
Kamisa 10
Kempa
Klessinha A baronesa
Lourena
Luciana Mello
Léo Foguete
MC BF
MC ERYCK HK
Marcelo Coutinho
Marcelo D2
Marina Sena
Mart'nália
Marília Tavares
Matheus Donato
Matheusinho
Mc J9
Mestre Nano
MichaelBM
Michele Andrade
Minero
Mumuzinho
Murilo Oliveira
Ney Matogrosso
Oliveira Mc 011
Os Astronautas
Pagode do Adame
Paulinho Da Viola
PeJota10*
Pique Novo
Rael
Renato da Rocinha
Rocco
Rodriguinho
Sambô
Sem Limite
Serginho Meriti
Sergio Torres
Sudario
Suel
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SóCIRO
Thiaguinho
Toco
Udi Fagundes
Vitinho
Watazu
Will Magalhães
Yumee
Ze Carlos
Zeca Baleiro
Grupo Menos É Mais
Ferrugem
LUDMILLA
Dilsinho
Thiaguinho
Péricles
Grupo Revelação
Belo
Heitor Costa
O REI DA BATIDINHA
Henry Freitas
Mumuzinho
Caetano Veloso
Juliette
DJ JOÃO PEREIRA
Delacruz
Seu Jorge
Marina Sena
Exaltasamba
Zeca Pagodinho
Marília Tavares
SMU
Chico Buarque
Vou Zuar
Kamisa 10
Suel
Gilberto Gil
Toquinho
Jorge Ben Jor
Xande De Pilares
Maria Bethânia
Vitinho
Liana Flores
Henrique Casttro
Alcione
João Gilberto
Kaká e Pedrinho
Arlindo Cruz
Diogo Nogueira
José Jr
Kleyton Souza
Lourena
Vitor Limma
Marcelo D2
Martinho Da Vila
Vinícius de Moraes
Gal Costa
Rocco
MC Bruno MS
Beth Carvalho
Bom Gosto
Sérgio Mendes
Maria Rita
1Kilo
Didi
Elis Regina
MC BF
Bob do Contra
Rodriguinho
Matheus Alves
FM O Dia
Litto Lins
Caju Pra Baixo
Black Alien
Criolo
Marcelo Falcão
Grupo Benzadeus
Cartola
Os Garotin
Thales Lessa
Zeca Baleiro
Forró Hits
Adriana Calcanhotto
Adoniran Barbosa
Bellini
Ebony
Thiago Soares
Rael
Billy SP
Pagode do Adame
Soweto
Dj Olliver
Luana Marques & De Lukka
Kempa
Ney Matogrosso
Michele Andrade
Mariene De Castro
Doce Encontro
Bezerra Da Silva
Akatu
Mart'nália
Henrique Mendonça
Novos Baianos
Leo Guima
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Coletivo Candiero
Clara Nunes
Gonzaguinha
Toco
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