Exhibit

Brazil

Brazil

Brazil's music is a vibrant fusion of African, European, and Indigenous influences. From the spiritual rhythms of capoeira to the infectious beats of samba, Brazilian music reflects the country's diverse cultural heritage and joyful spirit.

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Brazil's music is a vibrant fusion of African, European, and Indigenous influences. From the spiritual rhythms of capoeira to the infectious beats of samba, Brazilian music reflects the country's diverse cultural heritage and joyful spirit.

Historical context

Brazil's music is a vibrant fusion of African, European, and Indigenous influences. From the spiritual rhythms of capoeira to the infectious beats of samba, Brazilian music reflects the country's diverse cultural heritage and joyful spirit. Leading documented genres in this exhibit include Samba, Bossa Nova, Capoeira, MPB.

Specimen note

The berimbau is made from a wooden bow, a steel string, and a gourd resonator.

Genres

  • Samba
  • Bossa Nova
  • Capoeira
  • MPB

Highlight instruments

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