What is Samba? Samba is the rhythm of Brazil, an infectious musical style that emerged from African rhythms brought by the slaves to Bahia and Rio de Janeiro. It’s the heart and soul of Rio de Janeiro, its birthplace. These days you can find samba groups all over the world, such is the popularity of this vibrant music. And in NYC you can find Roda do Samba every Sunday from 12-3:30pm More Info below.