G.R.E.S. Tradição creates the elaborate theme songs for Carnival parades.
For a sense of their range, listen to 'Samba Enredo 1985 - Xingu, O Pássaro Guerreiro' and 'Samba Enredo 2006 - Bahia de Todos Os Deuses.' They show how the school handles both myth and celebration.
Their samba enredos are the sound of Rio's annual Carnival competition, where each song tells a story tied to a specific theme. 'Samba Enredo 1986 - Vem de Lá' is one example from their catalog, which includes everything from football celebrations to historical tributes. These aren't just background music; they're the centerpiece of the parade, written to be sung by thousands in the streets.
They started in the early 1960s in Vila Isabel, with a group that included a sambista named Dedé. Their 1981 samba enredo 'O Homem do Samba' was a breakthrough, and they've kept going with themes like 2003's football-focused 'O Brasil É Penta, R É 9 - O Fenômeno Iluminado' and 2016's 'Clementina, Cadê Você?'
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