G.R.C.E.S. Tradição Serrana formed in 1987 in the Sereno hillside community of Rio de Janeiro. They're a samba collective known for addressing social issues in their music, with songs like '2016 - Congo, Uma Realidade' exploring themes of racism and inequality in Brazil.
Their work includes samba-enredo compositions for carnival, such as 'Samba-Enredo 2018 - Abaixo a Opressão, Tradição Canta Ao Rei Dos Palmares' and 'Samba Enredo 2020 - Os Degredados Filhos de Eva.' These tracks continue their focus on historical and social narratives within the samba tradition.
The group has maintained a connection to traditional samba de raiz styles while using their platform to discuss contemporary issues. Their music operates within Brazil's carnival and samba school traditions, where enredo songs serve as annual thematic statements.
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