SAMBA: CULTURE, HISTORY AND RESISTANCE ON THE AVENUE OF EDUCATION

Abstract

The project "Samba: Culture, History and Resistance on the Avenue of Education" was developed in the school context with the aim of valuing samba as Brazilian cultural heritage and an expression of the resistance of black people. In line with the BNCC and Law 10.639/03, it sought to promote anti-racist education and the appreciation of cultural diversity. More than just a musical genre, samba is portrayed as a social and historical phenomenon, the fruit of Afro-descendant circles that were persecuted at the beginning of the 20th century, but which resisted and consolidated themselves as a symbol of identity and belonging. Recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, it represents miscegenation, religiosity and collective memory. The project arose from the art teacher's perception of the students' lack of knowledge about the origins of samba. It involved classes from 6th to 9th grade in activities such as conversation circles, research, workshops, rehearsals and artistic productions, stimulating student protagonism, creativity and critical awareness. The methodologies applied were participatory and interdisciplinary, including listening and dialog, research into personalities such as Tia Ciata, appreciation of music and films, the production of poems, sculptures, recyclable instruments, as well as collaborative rehearsals with the inclusion of students with disabilities and the use of Libras. The community was also involved in the process. The culmination took place in an open-air cultural show in Canaã dos Carajás (PA), bringing together more than five thousand people. The event highlighted the history of samba, integrating dance, music, poetry and visual arts, with a strong inclusive character. The results achieved involved the development of artistic and socio-emotional skills, the strengthening of students' self-esteem and cultural identity, as well as the appreciation of Afro-Brazilian culture and community recognition. The experience reaffirmed that samba is memory, resistance and belonging, demonstrating that art, when experienced at school, transforms learning, broadens social awareness and strengthens pride in Afro-Brazilian roots.