The very first multimedia tool to present the history of Samba music and its sources and how it became the music of Carnival in Brazil. Through this CD-ROM not only does one learn more about the origins of the Samba and its connections with the African culture, but he or she also achieves a better understanding of the Candomblè rights, Syncretism and information about the main Orixas. Samba, a "kaleidoscope of sounds," is alive and ever-evolving, taking on new shapes and forms like Samba Reggae and the Pagode. Included is also a review of the Samba schools in Rio de Janeiro and the musical instruments of the "Bateria", the Samba Orchestra. And how can we forget Samba, the dance? By means of advanced video techniques, one can learn all the dance movements and grasp the inner secrets of their charm. Includes an up-to-date bibliography and list of web sites. Home Page