evolving in the rodas de samba, informal street gatherings all about music and dance; the first sambas were marked by improvised percussion and powerful vocals, carrying songs of freedom ...

“This was the first time in the history of samba – and, perhaps, even in the history of Brazilian popular music – when an explicit call to action, directed exclusively at Negroes, had been included in ...

Joe Samba from New England performing his original song “Communicate” live at the Sugarshack in Bonita Springs, FL. Episode 1166 To learn more about the Sugarshack Music Channel or shop the online ...

Samba Fogo’s show is galvanizing in entertainment excellence and respectful cultural education but its most recent Dancestral ...

Every samba school must have a song that is repeatedly played for up ... known as electric trios — a Brazilian innovation that amplifies music and effectively does away with front-row seats ...