World Heritage connection: Historic Centre of Salvador de Bahia

Samba de Roda of the Recôncavo of Bahia

La Samba de Roda de Recôncavo de Bahia

The Samba de Roda, which involves music, dance and poetry, is a popular festive event that developed in the State of Bahia, in the region of Recôncavo during the seventeenth century. It drew heavily on the dances and cultural traditions of the region’s African slaves. The performance also included elements of Portuguese culture, such as...