Brazilian Carnival – Trio Elétrico in Salvador

Carnival is celebrated nation wide in Brazil. However, each state has its own version; traditional music, dances and celebration are different from region to region.

The most world famous Brazilian carnival is Rio de Janeiro's Carnival; in second place comes Bahia, where the carnival takes over the streets. One of the most popular elements of the Carnival in Bahia is the Trio Elétrico.

Trio Elétrico is the name for a truck equipped with a high power sound system and a music group on top of it, playing for the crowd songs of local genres such as axé. People follow the trucks singing and dancing.

In this video you can see one of the most popular groups, who performs every year in Trio Elétrico, in Salvador: Chiclete com Banana. It's amazing how they make the crowd sing and dance!

Video Credit: Stefane Peyrolo


3 Responses to “Brazilian Carnival – Trio Elétrico in Salvador”

  1. stefane Says:

    Thanks to using my video of the carnival but your forget the credit.
    So can you mention soon as possible.
    Directed by Stefane Peyrolo speyrolo@free.fr
    Thanks

  2. Eliane Says:

    I’m very sorry. I’ll fix this today. Thanks for your patience.

  3. Penelope Maclachlan Says:

    Please will you tell me the date of the first ever carnival in Salvador? or did carnival evolve? if so, from more or less what date?

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