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Sambapedia

About Sambapedia

Sampapedia offers you the oportunity to discover the exciting world of Brazilian percussion. Brazilian music, alike most forms of arts, has many faces and contantly expperiences changes. With our articles about all the different instruments, styles and backgrounds we want to provide a general insight. The articles are written by various percussionists who are happy to share their well-founded researches and experiences with us, focussing on a high standard and making availabe a wide range of information.

If you would like to contribute to Sambapedia, please contact us. We would love to see this page growing and being completed bit by bit.

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Brazilian samba styles: a rhythmic journey of discovery

Brazil is a colourful journey of endless variety - a musical adventure waiting to be explored. Travel just a few kilometres to the next town, and you'll find entirely new music styles, instruments, songs, and traditions. We've put together a glimpse into some of the most popular styles for you. Here, you’ll uncover their historical roots, evolution over time, playing techniques, and the instruments that give them their unique character.

samba styles

Brazil's beat factories: Instruments in style change

Discover Brazil's unique variety of instruments - from traditional to modern. Each song and each piece tells a story and shapes the sound of different musical styles. Learn more about the techniques, sounds and insider tips of these rhythmic masterpieces.

instruments