Samba has always been present in some way in the life of the Brazilian be it for your love for Carnival Or just growing in a country with such a strong popular culture. It is possible that one of the first contacts of the new generations with samba will happen through the famous sambas-enredos Of the most traditional schools in the country, which dominate not only the year in which they are presented, but they can also enter the history of music.
Many of these sambas-plot marked generations, and were passed through time thanks to their message, and also due to their importance for carnival and music in general. And to honor these classics, we remember some of these songs that marked the lives of many people.
Check out the 10 sambas-plot that marked the Brazilian Carnival:
“Explode Heart” – Academics of Salgueiro (1993)
“I took an Ita in the north”, better known as “Explode Heart” thanks to its emblematic chorus, It is one of the greatest sambas-plot in the history of the Brazilian Carnival . The song was inspired by the song of the same name of Dorival Caymmi, and was the theme of Academicos do Salgueiro in 1993. With a remarkable letter, the school won the title of Rio de Janeiro champion that year, and is still one of the samba -Most rewritten poll in history.
“History to linar Great People” – First Mangueira Station (2019)
Considered a modern classic of sambas-plot “History to Line Great People” addresses the story of Marielle Franco, who was murdered in March 2018. Portraying a strong theme, the hose won the title of 2019 and showed that art is also something political, which can give voice to the oppressed.
“It’s today” – Union of Governor Island (1982)
Although he never won in the first division of Rio Carnival, the union of the island had one of the most famous sambas in Rio de Janeiro’s history. With “It’s today”, the school was in 5th place and also delivered one of the most rewritten songs of Carnival being reinterpreted by Caetano Veloso, Monobloco and other artists.
“Brazilian Watercolor” – Serrano Empire (1964)
First presented in 1964, and honored again in 2004, “Brazilian Watercolor” is the most striking samba-plot in the history of the Serrano Empire. The song was composed by Silas de Oliveira in honor of Ary Barroso’s “Watercolor do Brasil” and extols the wonders of the country, besides the customs and plural culture of the country.
“Rats and vultures, drop my fantasy”-Hummingbird of Nilópolis (1989)
Using the concept “from garbage to luxury” to criticize the country’s social inequality, “rats and vultures, my fantasy dropped” secured the 2nd place for Nilópolis Hummingbird in 1989. One of the most striking moments of the parade, besides the parade strong composition of Neguinho da Beija-Flor, It was the statue of Christ the Redeemer, who had to parade covered after the ruling decision with the words “even forbidden, look for us!” around you.
“100 years of freedom – reality or illusion?” – First Mangueira Station (1988)
Addressing racial prejudice, and in honor of the 100 years since the abolition of slavery in Brazil Mangueira’s samba-plot tells the history of the country’s black population, and its contribution to Carnival. The song is considered, to this day, one of the milestones against racism not only in the largest party in the country, but also in the lives of thousands of people living in the country.
“Good thing is forever” – Fiel Gavião (1995)
Samba-plot that granted the first title of Gavião da Fiel, “good thing is forever” was one of the milestones of the São Paulo carnival. In 1995, The samba school fans took over 3,500 people to the São Paulo Sambadrome and was extremely popular with Corinthians fans.
“Kizomba, Race Party” – United of Vila Isabel (1988)
Created by Martinho da Vila and composed by Rodolpho, Jonas and Luiz Carlos da Vila, the United Samba of Vila Isabel also celebrated the centenary of the Golden Law. Music focuses on the inclusion of the black population in society and the different aspects and cultures that are seen daily in our daily lives.
“Butt, skate, prugurundum” – Serrano Empire (1982)
Presented by the Serrano Empire in 1982, the samba-plot was created by Aluísio Machado, one of the school’s bulwarts. To this day, The music is remembered in samba wheels, stadiums and rewritten by various samba holders . It is worth mentioning that, after making a resounding success on the radio in Brazil, the Serrano Empire parade lasted more than 1h30 and ended near the noon, with a heat of over 37º.
“Freedom! Freedom! Opens the wings about us ” – Empress Leopoldinense (1989)
“Freedom! Freedom! It opens the wings about us ”is, perhaps, the greatest song in the history of the Brazilian Carnival. Presented during the 1989 parade, Empress Leopoldinense celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Proclamation of the Republic, and talked about the main events that culminated in the creation of the Presidential Republic in Brazil. The samba received the Golden Standard, a prize that appoints the best sambas-enreders, and was re-recorded more than twenty times, with the most diverse names of Brazilian music.
This content was originally published in Carnival: remember 10 sambas-plot that marked the time on the site CNN Brazil.
Source: CNN Brasil
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