Seu Jorge
samba · Brazil
1.6M ▶
Genre
samba
4 artists
Samba is a broad term for many of the rhythms behind Brazil's best-known music, born in the Afro-Brazilian communities of Bahia and Rio in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Rooted in West African traditions, it is considered one of Brazil's defining cultural symbols.
In this directory it's carried by foundational figures like Cartola and Martinho da Vila and by modern voices like Jorge Ben Jor and Seu Jorge.
Jorge Ben Jor
samba · Brazil
370K ▶
Cartola
samba · Brazil
85K ▶
Martinho da Vila
samba · Brazil
341K ▶
Frequently asked questions
What is samba music? +
Samba is a broad term for many of the rhythms behind Brazil's best-known music, born in the Afro-Brazilian communities of Bahia and Rio in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Rooted in West African traditions, it is considered one of Brazil's defining cultural symbols.
Who are some of the most important samba artists? +
Notable samba artists in this directory include Seu Jorge, Jorge Ben Jor, Cartola and Martinho da Vila.