How Do You Choose Samba Dance Music?
Samba is appreciated world-wide as fun, lively dance music. The national symbol of Brazil, Samba combines percussion with acoustic guitar, the cavaquinho or small guitar and other instruments depending on the style. Choosing the right Samba dance music is easy since there are so many lively selections and many different styles. Visit your local music store and look for Samba dance music. For a beginner Samba listener, you might want look for a selection with many different artists compiled into one collection such as Batucada Brazileira. Choose artists that play “common” or “generic” samba music. This music is energetic and is the easiest form of Samba to dance in couples. Some famous artists in this genre are Zeca Pagodinho, Beth Carvalho and Paulinho da Viola. Listen to Samba Enredo for fast fun music that reflects the intensity of Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival. Performed mainly by male soloists, Samba Enredo is well known for its large percussion group. Martinho Da Vila and Jamelão are
