Esperanza Spalding: Samba Em Prelúdio - EdexcelSamba Em Prelúdio
Samba Em Prelúdio is a song written in 1962 by Brazilian guitarist Baden Powell. Jazz bassist and singer Esperanza Spalding arranged a version of the song in 2008.
Luke and Lola review Samba Em Prelúdio, a bossa nova song arranged by Esperanza Spalding
Samba Em Prelúdio is a song composed by Brazilian guitarist Baden Powell and lyricistSomebody who writes the lyrics to the music. Vinicius de Moraes in 1962. Baden Powell described the song as being “full of love” and has been covered by a number of different artists. It is in a bossa novaA musical style from Brazil which originates from samba music. It is syncopated, but slow and lyrical in style. style, which was very popular in Brazil in the late 1950s to early 60s.
Brazil was colonyA country or place controlled by another country. by Portugal from 1500 until 1822, which is why the first language is still Portuguese. Samba Em Prelúdio is sung in Portuguese.
The influence of rhythm
Millions of enslaved African people were brought to Brazil in the 1500s and as a result African polyrhythmConflicting rhythms being played at the same time. influenced much of Brazilian music. This fusionMusical fusion is when two different styles are brought together to create a new type of music. of music styles eventually developed to produce sambaHighly syncopated, lively Brazilian dance. .
