Music and Us: Our New Playlist
Music is a universal language that varies from border to border, and brings people together from all parts of the world. each culture has its unique music traditions, instruments, and styles that reflect its history, values, and way of life Exploring these different cultures of music allows us to not only expand our listening experiences, but allows one to create a sense of appreciation for different customs and cultures around the world. First we will visit Brazil, where Brazilian Samba music continues to grow in popularity day-by-day. Brazilian Samba is a unique form of music that originated from Rio de Janeiro and is a widely known musical ritual in Brazil. This style of music is often accompanied by an expressive dance.The roots of this type of music/dance trace back to African dances and rhythms introduced by slaves. Brazilian samba is known for its rapid rhythmic steps, and energetic motions from the dancers made to fast paced beats. Brazilian sambas’ are percu...
