Como surgiu o Samba Rock?

Summary

In this video, Manu Claro explores the origins and cultural significance of Samba Rock, a vibrant dance and music genre that emerged in São Paulo during the 1950s and 60s. Initially born in local dance halls, it blends rock and roll with Brazilian samba, jazz, and soul. The genre evolved through the contributions of artists like Jorge Ben Jor and Branca de Neve, with Samba Rock being officially recognized in the 1980s. Despite fading in the 1990s, the genre remains a cultural movement, with samba rock classes available across São Paulo, where people continue to learn and celebrate the dance.

Takeaways

• 😀 Samba rock was officially recognized as an intangible cultural heritage of São Paulo in November 2016.
• 😀 Samba rock began in the 1950s as a dance style before becoming an official musical genre.
• 😀 The dance style emerged from the creativity of the working-class people of São Paulo, mixing samba, rock, gafieira, and forró.
• 😀 DJs played a crucial role in popularizing samba rock, especially through small parties and larger sound system events.
• 😀 Samba rock's musical identity was shaped by iconic Brazilian artists like Jorge Ben Jor, Tim Maia, and Bebeto.
• 😀 The genre officially emerged in the 1980s, symbolized by Branca de Neve's albums in 1987 and 1989.
• 😀 Jackson do Pandeiro, though not directly associated with samba rock, is considered a symbolic figure for the genre due to the city's tribute on his birthday, August 31.
• 😀 The genre almost disappeared in the 1990s but was replaced by romantic pagode.
• 😀 Samba rock involves a variety of instruments, including electric guitar, bass, keyboards, percussion, and brass instruments.
• 😀 Learning samba rock is a cultural tradition passed down through families and is still taught in community spaces in São Paulo, particularly in peripheral areas.

Q & A

What is samba rock, and where did it originate?

Samba rock is a dance and musical genre that originated in the outskirts of São Paulo in the mid-1950s. It emerged as a fusion of samba steps with rock and roll, gafieira, and forró dance styles.

How did samba rock become recognized as an intangible cultural heritage?

In November 2016, samba rock was recognized as an intangible cultural heritage of São Paulo by the Municipal Council for the Preservation of Historical and Cultural Heritage.

Why was samba rock initially a dance style before becoming a musical genre?

Samba rock initially emerged as a dance style in the 1950s and 1960s, with no specific musical genre tied to it. The music played at events was a mix of various genres, and the dance evolved as people fused samba steps with other popular rhythms.

What role did DJs play in the popularization of samba rock?

DJs played a key role by selecting and playing records at various social events, from small family gatherings to large ballroom dances. They provided the music that allowed people to dance samba rock, especially in São Paulo's famous sound team parties.

Who are some of the notable musicians associated with samba rock?

Notable musicians and groups associated with samba rock include Jorge Ben Jor, Bebeto, Noriel Vilela, Tim Maia, Mocotó, Branca de Neve, and Seu Jorge, among others.

What marked the symbolic beginning of samba rock as a musical genre?

The symbolic beginning of samba rock as a musical genre is marked by the release of Branca de Neve’s LP 'Branca Mete Bronca Volume 1' in 1987 and Volume 2 in 1989.

Why is Jackson do Pandeiro considered the patron saint of samba rock?

Jackson do Pandeiro is considered the patron saint of samba rock because his 1959 song 'Chiclete com Banana' featured the term 'samba rock' in its lyrics. The city of São Paulo later declared August 31, Jackson's birthday, as Samba Rock Day.

What instruments are typically used in samba rock music?

Samba rock music typically features electric guitars, bass, keyboards, drums, acoustic guitars, wind instruments such as trumpets, trombones, saxophones, and various percussion instruments.

How is samba rock passed down to new generations?

Samba rock is passed down through family environments, where parents, older siblings, and uncles teach the dance to younger generations. Today, there are also public spaces and classes where young people can learn samba rock.

Where can people go to learn samba rock in São Paulo?

In São Paulo, people can learn samba rock at locations like Vale do Anhangabaú, near the Viaduto do Chá, and the Tamanduateí subway station. There are beginner classes available for a small fee on specific days and times each week.