About Samba de breque
Samba de breque is a music genre that emerged in Brazil. It is usually classed as a form of samba.
From Wikipedia
Samba de breque is a subgenre of samba that emerged in Rio de Janeiro between the late 1930s and early 1940s.
The main characteristic of the subgenre is "breque", a Brazilian term for "brake". In other words, it is a samba with sudden stops, usually of a humorous character, in which the singer makes spoken comments.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Samba de breque?
Samba de breque is a music genre that emerged in Brazil. It is usually classed as a form of samba.
Where and when did Samba de breque originate?
Samba de breque originated in Brazil.