Brazilian Music for the World
Famous for merriment and festivals Brazilians are stereotyped as a music loving people who have affected many genres all over the world. The greatest influences on Brazilian music come from American Indian, African, and European roots. The residents of Brazil have used these musical cultures and infused their own local flavour to come up with a variety of new styles. Some of the most popular types are samba, Bossa Nova, and lately, Capoeira music.
The samba is of African origin and is used as the theme music of the famous Carnaval. A collection of percussion and string instruments composed the first samba rhythms. Through the influence of the Americans, particularly after World War II, orchestras composed mostly of trumpets and trombones were added to the ensemble. Bossa Nova, a combination of samba and jazz, traces its beginnings to the beaches of Ipanema and nightclubs in Copacabana. “The Girl from Ipanema”, a Bossa Nova classic, is the biggest international Brazilian hit by far.
Indulge yourself in original Brazilian music to enjoy the flavourful culture of this colourful nation.
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