1. The Three Major Types Of Brazil Music
The three most popular kinds of Brazil music are samba music, boosa nova and the Afro-
Brazilian hip hop. Every kind of musical genre normally has a distinct history. In Brazilian
culture, music plays a vital role. Samba performances are normally the key feature during
celebrations like carnivals.
Samba is a word found in many different languages. In
Africa, some tribal languages have the word Samba. In most
African tribal languages, samba means praying. The
Portuguese word samba is also believed to be closely
related to Samba. Some experts believe that the word
samba was derived from samba. Irrespective of the origin of
the word Samba mostly Brazilians take it as a word that
stands for energized dance and energized rhythm.
In dance competitions in different cities, it is common to
find some competitors dancing the samba way. Time and
again one would hear a samba blast from a local radio
station. In some night clubs, samba dances are very
common. Samba may be popular in different cities of the
world, but in Brazilian cities it is only popular in the part of
cities inhabited by poor people. The poor in Brazilian society usually stay in the fevellas.
Fevellas are a common sighting in most Brazilian cities. In other cities of the world such as New
York and London, it is common to find the affluent and the not affluent enjoying the savory
beats of samba songs.
A samba festival is a fast paced festival. Individuals who have flexible bodies and can make fast
movements are the ones who usually participate in samba dance competitions. Samba dance
competitions are the delight of many Brazilians. The big carnival is also the delight of many
Brazilian dance fanatics. Samba dancing is a way of life in Rio de Jenairo.
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2. Rio de Jenairo hosts both the poor and the affluent. Rio de Jenairo is a city of many contrasts. In
one part of Rio, samba is the preferred way of entertainment while in another part boosa nova
dancing and songs are preferred for entertainment. Boosa nova is actually the exact opposite of
samba. Boosa nova is much like jazz therefore it is usually slow and relaxed in nature while
samba is not relaxed in nature as it is usually performed with a lot of vigorous movements.
Boosa nova is mostly appreciated by the rich.
Hip hop in Brazil goes by the name Afro-Brazilian hip hop. This kind of
rhythm is found in all countries of the world. Different cultures usually
tailor make western style hip hop to fit into their culture. Brazilian
rhythm borrows from western rhythm but it also contributes
immensely to western rhythm. Brazilian style hip hop seems to
borrow heavily from native Indian tunes.
A Fanatic of Brazilian songs who lives outside Brazil should tune his/her radio to a local radio
station in his city that is known for playing Brazilian style music. In all cities of the world, there
are radio stations that are known for frequently airing Latin songs. A person who wants free
Latin songs needs to visit the internet. The internet is a huge database containing many free
songs.
Samba songs, boosa nova songs and Afro-Brazilian hip hop are at the core of Brazil music.
Samba is well known for its vigorous nature while boosa nova is known for its relaxed nature.
Fanatics of hip hop will enjoy Afro-Brazilian hip hop.
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