Semba (dance)
| Semba | |
|---|---|
| Technology: | unclassified |
| Type: | Couple dance , ballroom dancing |
| Music: | Semba , Brazilian music |
| Time signature : | 4 ⁄ 4- stroke |
| Origin: | Angola |
| List of dances | |
Semba is a couple dance and style of music that originated in Angola and was introduced into Brazilian music by the slaves . It is believed that the Brazilian name Samba goes back to Semba .
In Angola, the dance and music style Kizomba emerged from Semba .
The most famous contemporary Semba musician in Angola is Bonga Kuenda , other musicians are Paulo Flores , Carlos Vieira Dias , Carlos Burity and the Banda Maravilha .