Where to Start with samba
Brazilian music genre
291 artists
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Chico
Chico Buarque · 2011
Best samba Albums to Start With
samba Artists
Djavan
música popular brasileira
João Gilberto
bossa nova, indie pop
Zeca Pagodinho
música popular brasileira
Chico Buarque
bossa nova, choro
Elis Regina
bossa nova, música popular brasileira
Astrud Gilberto
bossa nova, jazz
Café Tacvba
alternative rock
Maria Bethânia
música popular brasileira
Cássia Eller
música popular brasileira, rock music
Maria Rita
música popular brasileira
Fernanda Abreu
electronic music, funk
Novos Baianos
música popular brasileira, psychedelic rock
Seu Jorge
música popular brasileira
Cartola
Toquinho
bossa nova, music of Brazil
Elza Soares
bossa nova, música popular brasileira
About samba
What is samba?
Brazilian music genre
Where should I start with samba?
Start with "Chico" by Chico Buarque. It captures what makes samba worth exploring.
What are the best samba albums?
The samba albums worth hearing first: "Chico" by Chico Buarque, "A Voz, O Violão, A Música de Djavan" by Djavan, "Meus Caros Amigos" by Chico Buarque, "Chico Buarque" by Chico Buarque and "Maria Bethânia" by Maria Bethânia.
How many samba artists are there?
Spinsource covers 291 samba artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.