Chapter 5

Samba: The Sound of Brazil

Learning Objectives

  1. Understand the importance of Carnival on the Brazilian music scene.
  2. Recognize the major styles of Brazilian popular music.
  3. Identify prominent artists associated with Brazilian popular music genres discussed, e.g., Carmen Miranda.

Flashcards of Glossary Terms

Quizzes

Listening Guide Audio

Chapter 5

Listening Guide Audio

Escolas de samba (Samba Schools)

“A Todo Vapor”

Escola de Samba Nocidade Independante de Padre Miguel

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Samba enredo (Theme Samba)

“Aquarela Brasileira”

Ary Barroso

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Bossa Nova

“Girl from Ipanema”

João Gilberto, Astrud Gilberto, and Stan Getz

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Additional Audio Examples and Links

Audio Examples:

Bossa Nova Rhythm

Samba Rhythm

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