Portela Passado de Glória
A Velha Guarda da Portela
1970
Why This Album Matters
Portela Passado de Glória, released in 1970, represents a fundamental landmark for the preservation of traditional samba, by bringing together the then recently formed Velha Guarda da Portela. Conceived by the samba musician Paulinho da Viola, the album served as the initial purpose for congregating the oldest members of the emblematic Portela samba school. This unique work is an authentic record of the essence of samba de raiz, interpreted by masters who represented the living history of Portela, such as Aniceto da Portela, Mijinha, Manaceia and Alberto Lonato, among others. More than a record, Portela Passado de Glória is a musical document that captures the soul and tradition of one of Rio de Janeiro's most important carnival associations, through the voices and experiences of its guardians.
Context
The album Portela Passado de Glória emerged in 1970, at a crucial period for samba's memory, following an initiative by Paulinho da Viola. He was the mastermind behind the formation of the Velha Guarda da Portela, a group specifically conceived to bring together the school's oldest and most experienced samba musicians. The gathering of these veterans aimed to preserve and record the musical and lyrical richness they represented, directly linked to the history of Portela, one of Rio de Janeiro's most traditional samba schools.
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Paulinho Da Viola
Nicolau
Roselie Tolentino Castro Rebelo
Marisa Alves
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