Pirulito que Bate Bate
the drumming lollipop
Samba history
Video #1 Carnival
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Carnival is celebrated all over the world by many cultures.
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Carnival is known for flamboyant Costumes, upbeat music, and dancing.
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Brazil's musical roots grew from 3 groups of people; indigenous South American Indians, Portuguese immigrants, and African slaves.
Video #2 What is Samba?
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samba music is defined by its pulsing drum groove and polyrhythms
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samba is meant for dancing; it is a style of dance
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there are many types of samba patterns
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this video demonstrates the samba enredo pattern
Video #3 Escola de Samba
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Escola de Samba = Samba School
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dancers and musicians rehearse all year to compete at Carnival
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not to be confused with an actual school, Escola de Samba is more like a club
Video #4 Carnival 2018
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experience the sights and sounds of Carnival
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notice elements of the music; what makes it unique from other types of music you hear?