Assignment- Samba in Brazil
Directions:
Answer the following questions about the film "Brasil Brasil" (Part 1) and youtube video "BBC Brasil Brasil 1Of3 Samba To Bossa 2007 DVBC Xvid MP3 MVGroup org".
This assignment will be demonstration of understanding the film's content. Do not give vague answers, be specific and provide detail. You may handwrite or type your answers.
1. What is samba's geographic, religious, cultural origin?
2. The film gives us insight into the intersections ofrace, class, and music that produced various styles of samba in the twentieth century. Briefly describe the samba styles below using information from the film (include important people, place, events, race/class)
a. Samba Carioca.
b. Samba Canção.
c. Bossa Nova.
3. Again using information from the film, describe what the below terms are:
a. Candomble.
b. Favelas.
c. Escolas de Samba (Samba Schools).