Brazil

The Brazilian music is widespread and consists of many different music styles. There is an open genre, mixed with other influences is always. The special feature of Brazilian music is, that it is a mixture of traditional sounds with modern elements. Few people know that Brazilian music has its origins in Europe. The beginning of this music was in the former colonial power Portugal.

But African music traditions lie in the Brazilian music. This brought the slaves deported to Brazil with him. In the modern Brazilian music have often the African-Brazilian religions big influence. One of the most famous Brazilian musical styles, the Samba, which is also known as Latin music. Especially in Rio De Janeiro and Sao Paulo, the Samba is still played much. In the 50s and 60s, the Brazilian's first acquired international attention. In the 80 years, however, the Samba Reggae was always popular. Today, the Brazilian musical traditions with music styles like hip hop, funk and electronic music are mixed. Traditional Brazilian music can still be heard at the carnival in Rio De Janeiro. Here, every time the various Brazilian styles of music come to life. Long-forgotten sounds, and new-fashioned Brazilian music delight the spectators at the event. But not only music and dance are part of Brazilian music.

The martial art is counted them. Capoeira is a mix of combat and dance. In this sport, one is taught how to defend themselves and defend dance way. A sport that rhythmic music and movement merge into one. Capoeira-existent, because the slaves at that time the fighting was banned. Thus, the martial arts was camouflaged with dance. And for those of you who don't know: there's an oppurtunity to travel brazil in an online game named Seafight.

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