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