Former porter Silvio de Almeida wrote 'Vem meu amor', with his friend Guio. The song became known in its version by Olodum and exploded when it was re-recorded in 1998 by Ivete Sangalo. The lyrics were written around 1987, when Silvio was 18 and unemployed. The song, said Silvio, was made for a festival of sambas juninos, in the neighborhood of Nordeste de Amaralina, in Salvador. "At that time, the 'Afro bloco's' did not speak much love. They spoke in another way, but not in a romantic way. A great partner, Sandoval, told me that the music was for Olo… read more
Former porter Silvio de Almeida wrote 'Vem meu amor', with his friend Guio. The song became known in its version by Olodum and exploded whe… read more
Former porter Silvio de Almeida wrote 'Vem meu amor', with his friend Guio. The song became known in its version by Olodum and exploded when it was re-recorded in 1998 by Ivete…read more
Olodum is an Afro-Brazilian percussion school from the city of Salvador, Bahia. It was founded on April 25, 1979, during the carnival period as a leisure option for the residents of Maciel-Pelourinho, thus guaranteeing them the right to play carnival in an organized block. It is a non-governmental organization (NGO) of the black Brazilian movement, recognized as public utility by the Bahia state government. Its headquarters is located in Salvador's historic center, Pelourinho, where most of its presentations take place. It develops actions to combat social discrimination, stimu… read more
Olodum is an Afro-Brazilian percussion school from the city of Salvador, Bahia. It was founded on April 25, 1979, during the carnival period as a leisure option for the residents of Maciel-… read more
Olodum is an Afro-Brazilian percussion school from the city of Salvador, Bahia. It was founded on April 25, 1979, during the carnival period as a leisure option for the residents of Maciel-Pelourinho, thus guaranteeing them the right t… read more