Samba

Country of origin: Brazil

Description: As a musical genre, samba combines the rhythmic percussion tempo variation with the sounds of the pandeiro, reco reco, tamborim and cuica to name a few, giving it its distinct sound and vibe. With its link to the yearly Carnaval (Brazilian carnival), samba has come to symbolize racial and social harmony.

Samba web sites:

• Samba Artists
• Samba Brasileiro, an in depth article about samba.

Other World Music Genres