GB Bloco is a traditional Carnival bloco (street band) from Rio de Janeiro that originated from the GB group of Laranjeiras, a group of friends who grew up in the "Valley of Joy", as the Laranjeiras neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro is affectionately known.
## History
The bloco had its origin in the year 2000, when the members of GB took a memorable trip to Olinda, Pernambuco, during Carnival. Inspired by the frevo and maracatu from Pernambuco, the group decided to bring a little of Rio's samba to the streets of Olinda, creating a unique cultural fusion.
## Characteristics
- Official colors: Green and Orange[1]
- Place of origin: Laranjeiras neighborhood, Rio de Janeiro
- Tradition: Keeps alive the old tradition of street carnivals concentrated in the neighborhoods[1]
## Musical Identity
The bloco is known for mixing different Brazilian rhythms, with emphasis on traditional Rio samba, incorporating elements of frevo and maracatu from Pernambuco.
Citations:
[2] https://forum.vodafone.pt/t5/Pr%C3%A9-pagos/Dados-Moveis-Contabiliza%C3%A7%C3%A3o-Errada/m-p/337513
[3] https://support.google.com/displayvideo/answer/3129957?hl=pt-BR
[4] https://experienceleague.adobe.com/pt-br/docs/experience-platform/segmentation/ui/audience-composition
[5] https://estudogeral.uc.pt/retrieve/273716/UC.%20Tese.%20Jos%C3%A9%20P%C3%A9ricles%20Pereira%20de%20Sousa.%20Ocupar%20a%20democracia.%20Uma%20ideia%20antiga%20-%20uma%20pol%C3%ADtica%20nova.pdf
[6] https://diariodorio.com/agenda-dos-blocos-de-rua-do-rio-de-janeiro-em-2025/
[7] https://open.spotify.com/intl-fr/artist/4jX8fWAq9f9kI9YXw0TVIO
[8] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVZ3u7qJ2ZU
[9] https://www.gov.br/mcom/pt-br/acesso-a-informacao/acoes-e-programas/programas-projetos-acoes-obras-e-atividades/computadores-para-inclusao-1/SEI_11920328_Anexo_V.pdf
[10] https://www.passeidireto.com/arquivo/149405412/conteudo-de-lingua-portuguesa-e-direito
[11] https://sindhoteisrj.com.br/noticias/agenda-de-blocos-do-carnaval-rj-2024-confira-a-programacao-completa
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