Samba na Fonte!

There is a movement of composers making a scene with some wonderful new songs! The Samba na Fonte movement is made up of composers young and old, veteran and amateurs alike. Meeting at the historic Pedra do Sal, they bring all original compositions to be learned and shared among its members.



Like so few sambas around town, this one boasts a small gathering, which helps to ensure a quieter environment for the all-acoustic sambas to be played, and heard!


(Composer: Sing your samba and then partake in your partner's. Please be silent during presentations.)



The purpose is to increase the visibility of these talented composers, many of whom already have had their songs recorded by other artists. Ferreira, one of the movement's founders told me that as a cohesive movement, they have a better opportunity of being heard by someone that would be willing to record one of their songs. If one composer's work get recorded, the whole group benefits.



Below is the young poet and composer DiCaprio in striking pose!



I would like to share a video clip of their "theme" song. I do not have a title for it, but will call it "Todos somo iguais" written by Ferreia and Wagner. (Ferreira is directly to the right of the surdo player and Wagner is playing the cavaquinho closest to the camera). Enjoy!