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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...
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