Olodum

Olodum
Olodum in Circuito Dodô, Salvador, Bahia.
Background information
OriginSalvador, BA
GenresSamba reggae
OccupationGroup or Banda.
Years active1979–present

Olodum is a bloco-afro from Salvador's carnival, in Bahia, Brazil. It was founded by the percussionist Neguinho do Samba. The musical group's album Pela Vida (meaning "For Life" in Portuguese) was nominated for Best Brazilian Roots/Regional Album at the 4th Annual Latin Grammy Awards in 2003.

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