How Did Samba Go To Brazil

Samba has a very diverse history. From its African roots, to the Polka brought to the Brazilians by the French, Samba draws from many different sources to create the music, dance and lifestyle. Samba’s beautiful culture and diverse history allow for it to spread across the country. First in the streets, it rapidly infected the state of Bahia, soon found its way to Carnival and took the country by storm. Vargas’ “unification” of Brazil gives everyone a false sense of security about the state of Brazil. Brazil, while better than some places, is not perfect. Brazilian native Paulo Bezerra states that, “There are many inequalities and still many challenges in the Brazilian society. However, Brazil is becoming more and more an inclusive society
where you find opportunities in every field regardless of origin or race. Any indication of racism in Brazil is being prosecuted with rigor.” I would suggest to anyone that is interested in the topic of Samba in Brazil, to look into Brazilian Carnival, Brazilian Samba schools, or the evolution of Samba in Brazil