The Samba is a Latin American dance, which is mostly associated with parties, as a result of the fast tempo in which it is usually played.
‘Sumba Samba’ forms an exception to this rule. In order to get this samba to swing it is important to stick to the tempo prescribed.
‘Sumba Samba’ starts with a motif which will play an important role throughout the piece. This motif can be heard in the first notes of the ‘refrain’ and, as said before, has been used in the introduction, as well as i...