As Batidas do Samba

Synopsis

Marçalzinho, Monarco, and Wilson das Neves guide the narrative of carioca samba's evolution in Rio de Janeiro. The documentary traces the development of the samba beat from the early 20th century. It details how percussive instruments were introduced and transformed, shaping the rhythm unique to the city. Most musicians, composers, and percussionists featured lack formal training and do not write scores. Their intuitive talents emphasize the need to document this musical heritage. The film runs for 83 minutes and was released in 2010.