Symbols and meanings of samba

reviewing related scholarly texts

Authors

  • Luiz Fernando Nascimentode Lima University of Helsinki

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35699/2317-6377.2005.55423

Keywords:

samba, musical representation, critical musicology, africanity, pagode

Abstract

Thispaper reviewsa few scholarly textsaboutsamba, andit seeks to identify trendsof thought common to studies about this style. Once identified, trends are discussed in detail, and scrutinized about their usefulness to the context of samba. The wayof presentation is mainly critical, advancingcommon sense viewsabout samba simbology and its relationship to Africa and Brazil in order to show how scholarly literature assimilates those views.

Author Biography

  • Luiz Fernando Nascimentode Lima , University of Helsinki

    Luiz Fernando Nascimento de Lima holds a Ph.D. in Musicology from the University of Helsinki. His main interests include the Semiotics of Music, Nationalism, Popular Music, the History of Brazilian Music, and Villa-Lobos. In addition to being a musicologist, he also trained in clarinet, having studied under José Botelho and performed professionally for several years in ensembles such as the Young Symphony Orchestra of Rio de Janeiro and the Marine Corps Symphonic Band. He was also a professor at the School of Music of Espírito Santo and the School of Music at UFRJ.

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“Symbols and Meanings of Samba: Reviewing Related Scholarly Texts”. 2005. Per Musi, no. 12 (July): 5-24. https://doi.org/10.35699/2317-6377.2005.55423.