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samba

[sam-buh, sahm-] / ˈsæm bə, ˈsɑm- /


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Rio de Janeiro's annual carnival parade competition continued its tradition of vibrant dance and colour, with samba school Viradouro taking the crown for its tribute to its legendary drum director.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

Rio's samba and carnival roots are deeply tied to poor, Afro-Brazilian neighborhoods, where community organizations known as samba schools evolved and work year round to make the show happen.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

One of the composers of the samba told local media that Lula had cried when Academicos leaders travelled to Brasilia last year to play the song for him.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

During Carnival in February, Florianópolis has its own samba schools and parades.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

There’s a Brazilian samba she stamps to in bare feet, waving her arms until she is flushed ^nd exuberant with the rhythm of the drums.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García




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