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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Erguei as Mãos
Single - Released July 1, 2025

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