Irmгјos Almeida - Minha Viola Access

April 23, 2015 (original release); January 5, 2016 (live album). Genre: Semba / African.

Approximately 6 minutes and 24 seconds (live version). Label: Sons D'África. Musical Context IrmГЈos Almeida - Minha Viola

The song reflects the cultural exchange between Angola and Brazil. While the title "Minha Viola" (My Guitar) and some lyrical themes share DNA with Brazilian folk and Samba—notably a classic 1937 Samba of the same name—the Irmãos Almeida version is rooted in the rhythmic traditions of Angola. Key Themes April 23, 2015 (original release); January 5, 2016