Composer of the Week: Ballroom Blockbusters: Samba

Donald Macleod takes to the streets of post-slavery Brazil and the backyards of baianas, where the first ever samba circles are forming. Afro Soca. South London Samba; Pelo Telefone. Donga (composer), Martinho Da Vila (performer); Um a Zero. Benedito Lacerda (composer and performer), Pixinguinha (performer); Carinhoso. Pixinguinha (composer and performer), Elizeth Cardoso (vocals); Vem pro Samba, Mulata: Heitor dos Prazeres (composer and performer); Sonho Meu: Dona Ivone Lara (composer and performer), Djavan (additional vocals); Cinco Bailes da História do Rio. Dona Ivone Lara (composer and performer); Coisinha do Pai. Beth Carvalho (composer and performer); Canto de Ossanha. Vinicius de Moraes & Baden Powell (composers), Elza Soares (performer); Tiro Ao Alvaro. Elis Regina (composer and performer); Preciso Me Encontrar. Cartola (composer and performer); Foi Um Rio Que Passou. Paulinho Da Viola (composer and performer); Samba e Amor. Chico Buarque (composer and performer); Capoeira Mata Um. The Fontanas. Levanta Povo! Samba Que Elas Querem