As Batidas do Samba (2010)

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The evolution of the carioca samba beat since the beginning of the 20th century is the theme of this film. The process of introducing percussive instruments and their transformation to give rhythm the peculiarity it assumes in Rio de Janeiro is detailed. With rare exceptions, musicians, composers and percussionists from the world of samba, without musical training, are intuitive talents, who do not write scores, which increases the importance of recording this memory, guided by masters such as Marçalzinho, Monarco and Wilson das Neves.

Director: Bebeto Abrantes
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 83 min
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Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is As Batidas do Samba about?
The evolution of the carioca samba beat since the beginning of the 20th century is the theme of this film. The process of introducing percussive instruments and their transformation to give rhythm the peculiarity it assumes in Rio de Janeiro is detailed. With rare exceptions, musicians, composers and percussionists from the world of samba, without musical training, are intuitive talents, who do not write scores, which increases the importance of recording this memory, guided by masters such as Marçalzinho, Monarco and Wilson das Neves.
Who directed As Batidas do Samba?
As Batidas do Samba was directed by Bebeto Abrantes.
How long is As Batidas do Samba?
As Batidas do Samba has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
What genre is As Batidas do Samba?
As Batidas do Samba is a Documentary film.
Where was As Batidas do Samba produced?
As Batidas do Samba was produced in Brazil.