Musical genre originating in Bahia, Brazil, with its roots in Rio de Janeiro, being influenced by the contributions of African musicians brought to the New World by the slave trade.
It is recognized around the world as a symbol of Brazil and the Brazilian Carnival. Considered one of the most popular Brazilian cultural expressions, samba has become an icon of Brazilian national identity.
The samba is defined by a basic syncopated rhythmic figure which repeats throughout. A mnemonic device for vocalizing this rhythm is:
