Samba
Music Genre
Samba is one of the symbols of Brazilian music.
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It has Afro-Brazilian roots, a strong link to Rio de Janeiro and to Carnival, and percussion is central: surdo, pandeiro, tamborim and cuíca, together with cavaquinho and guitar. Pick a samba station from the list below and listen live, with no sign-up.
Frequently asked questions
What is the link between samba and Carnival?
In the samba school parades, each school presents a samba-enredo, composed to tell the story of its chosen theme. Samba is the soundtrack of the parade.
What is samba de raiz?
It is the expression used for the most traditional samba, of the roda kind, with acoustic instruments and lyrics that value the genre's tradition.