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 The typical music of Brazil condenses some of the most joyful and popular sounds in the world Together with its abundant gastronomy and a tourist offer that pleases all the senses, these are the 10 musical rhythms that best represent Brazilian culture. 




1.Samba 

The typical music of Brazil is a combination of African and European rhythms and influences from other American genres. In the case of samba, it is a carioca musical genre with African roots. 

2.Frevo 

Frevo is another old-fashioned rhythm. It was born at the end of the 19th century in the northeast of Brazil, in Pernambuco, as a genre with an accelerated, agitated and euphoric tempo. It is one of the traditional music that accompanies carnivals. It combines African rhythms with jazz, mambo and other styles. If you dare to dance it, then go ahead! Anyone can try it, although more experienced dancers must learn more than 120 steps. 


3. woolly

 The choro is a fairly old rhythm, with at least 150 years of history. It is an adaptation of European music, especially of Portuguese rhythms. “Choro”, which translates as “crying”, is a very joyful and unique instrumental music, developed in Rio de Janeiro during the 19th century. It also includes singing in some pieces. To play it, instruments such as mandolin, flute, traditional or seven-string guitar are used, as well as a tambourine and four-string Portuguese guitar (cavaquinho). 

4. Axé 

This musical genre is very representative of Bahia and, above all, of the carnivals of Salvador, so you have surely heard it. It is a very lively rhythm that has its roots in the music of Africa, the Caribbean and Brazil. It takes elements from calypso, reggae, calypso, march and many more rhythms. It is also associated with the Candomblé religion, given its African origin. 

5. Bossa Nova  

It is the most influential music in Brazil from the '50s and '60s and today it is not lacking in most of the playlists of the most bohemian and relaxed places, as it fits very well with old and current versions of famous songs, of any genre. . Bossa nova, which can be translated as “new trend”, is a typical Brazilian music with a refined rhythm. He brings together classical guitar, acoustic bass, drums and piano to shape a pop genre, combined with American jazz and samba.

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