What are the strands of samba?
Osambais one of the most cultural expressions in Brazil and has a rich diversity in rhythms and styles. Since its inception, at the beginning of the 20th century, samba has developed in several aspects, each with its own characteristics and its unique history.
Samba
Ochocolate sambait is considered the most authentic and traditional form of the genre. It emerged in Afro-Brazilian communities in Rio de Janeiro and is characterized by its simplicity, with lyrics that portray everyday life and Brazilian popular culture.
Samba Plot
Osamba-entanglementis the aspect of samba most associated with carnival. It is the music composed especially to be the theme of a samba school during the parade at the Sambódromo. Its lyrics tell stories and plots that are represented in the wings and floats.
Pagoda
Opagodaemerged in the 1970s and 1980s and quickly became popular. With a lighter dance and the inclusion of new instruments, such as the banjo and tantã, the pagoda brought an emphasis to samba, and today it is one of the most heard strands throughout the country.
Samba Rock
Osamba-rockIt is a fusion of samba with rock and roll and other musical genres such as jazz. It emerged in São Paulo in the 1960s and gained notoriety with artists such as Jorge Ben Jor. It is known for its dancing and lively rhythm.
Samba-Song
Osamba-songit is a more lyrical and romantic aspect of samba, with lyrics that express deep feelings and emotions. It was very popular in the 1930s and 1940s, with artists such as Orlando Silva and Francisco Alves.
Samba-Exaltation
Osamba-exaltationis a style that seeks to enhance national culture and values, with a more boastful and patriotic tone. A famous example is the song "color of Brazil," by Ary Barroso.
Samba Reggae
Originally from Bahia, thesamba-reggaecombines elements of samba with Jamaican reggae. It was popularized by the group Olodum and has a dance characteristic that mixes both genres.
In addition to these aspects, there are many others, such as gafieira samba, breque samba, and modern samba, which continue to enrich the Brazilian musical scene. Samba is not just a musical genre, but a living expression of Brazilian cultural identity.
