About this minute
- Title
- 51 Ensemble - Batala Samba Band
- Recordist
- Oliver Campbell
- Performer
- Batala Samba Band
- Collections
- Bristol Collection 1
- Related resource guides
- Ensemble , Dynamics , Repetition , Rhythm , Riff , Samba band , Texture , Timbre , World
Bristol 1 #51
That was the sound of the Batala Samba Band, Bristol. Samba is a genre of dance music that originated in Brazil, but which has roots in African music which were brought to Brazil via the West African slave trade. Having a steady beat is very important in samba music. Why do you think that might…
