Carnaval In Brazil
Carnival CDs,
Books, Links & Samba-Enredos
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Since their beginning in 1928, the escolas de samba have been an integral part of Rio's Carnaval and have evolved into a grand spectacle, an overwhelming experience for both participants and observers. The parade of the escolas encompasses dazzling floats, outlandish costumes, thousands of dancers, and veritable symphony orchestras of rhythm. It is like a giant popular opera, with so much happening, musically and visually, that you can't possibly take it all in at once... Also See: Axe Music CDs & Carnival in Bahia Carnaval:
The Samba Schools of Rio
This lively film goes behind the scenes of the samba and carnival world in
Rio de Janeiro to reveal how the cultural clash of the African/Black and
European/White cultures gave birth to a new tradition. The historian Haroldo
Costa, an expert in carioca folklore, explains how African slaves' beliefs, gods
and music mixed with Spanish Catholic and Indian influences centuries ago to
create the remarkable fusion that is Brazilian culture. The historian Haroldo
Costa, an expert in carioca folklore, explains how African slaves' beliefs, gods
and music mixed with Spanish Catholic centuries ago to create the remarkable
fusion that is Brazilian culture. The film includes interviews with many active
performers and writers of samba such as the composer and singer Xango da
Mangueira. He recalls the first days of caival in Rio de Janeiro when he and his
fellow performers sang and danced in the streets but were treated like vagrants
and harassed by the police. Mae Helena D'Oxosse, a priestess in the umbanda
tradition, incorporates samba in her religious practices and carries on a
tradition among her working-class followers that is five hundred years old.
--Amazon.com
A comprehensive analysis of the carnaval participants is presented as a prelude to the parade. In doing so, one has a better understanding of the makeup of each group exhibiting. The parade itself was very well depicted with all its enthusiasum and glory. I have witnessed the parade in person and this DVD very vividly recreated the color, pulse, and excitement of having been there. I recommend it to anyone wanting to witness people thoroughly enjoying their participation in the annual event preceeding Lent. --an Amazon reviewer
Carnival
In Rio (book)
Sambas de Enredo: Carnaval 2008 Sambas de Enredo: Carnaval 2009 Sambas de Enredo: Carnaval 2010
Rio de Janeiro's Escolas De Samba
Sambas De Enredo Do Carnaval 2005
Sambas De Enredo
2002
Samba De Carnaval De Brasil
Batucada Brasileira Batucada Brasileira (CD)
Samba & Carnaval Guides
The Brazilian
Sound: Samba, Bossa Nova
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