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Estratégia

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Rio de Janeiro, RJSince 1929

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    February 22nd, 2025

    Gathering
    08:00
    Gathering
    Largo São Francisco de Paula, Centro
    Largo São Francisco de Paula, Centro, 20051-070

About Estratégia

"Estratégia" (Strategy), a Carnival bloco, emerged in 1970 in downtown Rio de Janeiro, with the aim of rescuing Brazilian Black music. With performances in Largo São Francisco de Paula and Aterro do Flamengo, they celebrate respect, struggle, and freedom through Brazilian Black music from the 70s. Costumes with Black Power wigs are an important element.

About Estratégia

Bloco Estratégia: Celebrating Black Brazilian Music

The Bloco Estratégia, which emerged in 1970, is a carioca carnival icon that revives Black Brazilian music from the 1970s. With lively performances in Largo São Francisco de Paula and Aterro do Flamengo, the bloco promotes respect, struggle, and freedom.

About the Bloco

Estratégia arose with the aim of valuing Afro-Brazilian culture through music. In their performances, members wear costumes with black power wigs, encouraging the public to embrace the aesthetic. The bloco also incorporates classics of Brazilian music, such as songs by Gilberto Gil, Lenine, and Alceu Valença.

Cultural Impact

Bloco Estratégia stands out for its unique contribution to the carioca carnival. By reviving Black Brazilian music, the bloco promotes diversity and inclusion. Its performances are spaces of celebration and resistance, where music becomes an instrument of empowerment and social struggle.

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City of origin
Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Established
Since 1929

Musical Genres

  • MPB
  • Funk
  • Marchinha
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