Bernardo Carvalho Oliveira

BATUCADA DE BAMBA, PATOLOGIA BONITA DO SAMBA

Introduction

Batucada de bamba, patologia bonita do samba. Ensaio explora paralelos do samba urbano e contemporâneo. Analisa como a historiografia prioriza 'tradição' em detrimento da experimentação e criação no samba.

Abstract

Este breve ensaio explora alguns paralelos entre a constituição do samba urbano e suas manifestações contemporâneas, buscando ressaltar o modo como, na historiografia, a experimentação e a criação foram relegadas a segundo plano para valorizar a noção de “tradição”.

Review

The title, "BATUCADA DE BAMBA, PATOLOGIA BONITA DO SAMBA," immediately signals a captivating and potentially subversive approach to the study of samba. The abstract confirms this, positioning the piece as a brief essay that critically examines the historiography of urban samba. The central thesis, that historical accounts have unduly prioritized "tradition" at the expense of recognizing "experimentation and creation," is both timely and intellectually provocative, promising a fresh perspective on the evolution and contemporary manifestations of this vital cultural form. This critical engagement with existing narratives represents a significant strength. By foregrounding the role of innovation and creative agency, the author challenges a potentially static understanding of samba, inviting readers to consider its dynamic development. The proposed exploration of parallels between samba's foundational moments and its contemporary expressions, viewed through this revisionist lens, has the potential to reveal overlooked connections and influences. The metaphorical "beautiful pathology" suggested by the title seems to perfectly encapsulate this nuanced approach, acknowledging the complexities and perhaps "deviations" from a singular traditional path as integral to samba's enduring vitality and artistic richness. As a "breve ensaio," the piece is poised to make a concise yet impactful intervention into current discussions surrounding cultural heritage and artistic evolution. It stands to enrich scholarly discourse by providing a more expansive and less anachronistic understanding of samba, one that fully embraces its capacity for continuous reinvention rather than solely focusing on a fixed past. This work could inspire a re-evaluation of how cultural forms are documented and understood, ultimately contributing to a more dynamic and inclusive appreciation of their historical trajectory and future possibilities.

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