Salgueiro
The red and white Salgueiro is one of the most popular schools, showcasing African culture like no other
Academicos do Salgueiro is the Grand Champion of the 2009 Parade and a true elite samba school. Its Carnival parades were one of the first to showcase the achievements of the Afro-Brazilians and what really made this school click at Sambadrome, was its outstanding samba dance performers. It has a very popular samba hall, close to the city centre. It is famed since 50 years of existence for presenting some of the most marvelous and sensational “ultra-muses” of the Brazilian Carnival.
History
This samba school had its origin in the Salgueiro slum when everyone came down to parade at slum’s Saens Peña public square and the school as we know it was born from the fusion of two other samba schools. Joaquim Casemiro known as Calça Larga was one of its main people. Its music scene was made richer by men who contributed with original composition for the slum’s samba schools and it was through their songs that Salgueiro became a respected school.
Identity
Salgueiro uses its symbol, the fire in all its parades year after year and its red and white marque colors are associated with Rio de Janeiro’s patron saint, St. Sebastian, and an African-Brazilian deity named Xangô.
Performance
During the 50’s Salgueiro performed well and won over the public, establishing itself in the big league. However, it became a champion for the first time in 1960 with the subsequent decade being a milestone in its history where the school won three titles, presented memorable themes and contributed definitively for changes on samba school parades. The brilliance continued through the 70’s which witnessed a new chapter in affluence and creativity in the Carnival’s samba parades. The 80′s were a tough period for the school but it bounced back to claim victory in 1993. The 21st century saw Salgueiro’s marvelous parades which have left the crowds enchanted.
Play the samba school Acadêmicos do Salgueiro 2013 theme song
Samba Enredo 2013 (Lyrics)
“Cordel Branco e Encarnado”
Autores: Marcelo Motta, João Ferreira, Ge Lopes e Thiago Daniel
Intérpretes: Quinho, Serginho do Porto e Leonardo Bessa
Tenho fama
De fazer história por ser diferente
Quem me ama é parte das páginas que escrevi
Quero sim, eternizar a minha vida
Meu nome outra vez na avenida
Porque sempre foi assim…
Escribas selavam destinos
Mostravam o Deus vivo, eterno poder
Nos versos de tantos poetas
Em Alexandria a grande expressão do saber
Noite encantada, se fez mascarada pela emoção
É Bela ou Fera? Se você quer saber, espera!
Pra ver o quê? O traço do pintor
Que o “astro” Rei Luís retratou
Tá na galeria, em museus
“Imagine”, teve gente se achando mais que Deus
No embalo do som das canções
Causar histeria, arrastar multidões
Revolucionar com os seus ideais
Imagem que o tempo não apaga jamais
Se vacilar, cair na rede, vão criticar… O que é que tem?
Vida de celebridade é um vai e vem
Vem cá meu bem, ajuste o foco, vou nessa foto
Te revelar para o mundo inteiro
Sou eu o artista, famoso sambista
Me chamo Salgueiro
Tá na capa da revista, o meu pavilhão
E na cara dessa gente, o orgulho, a emoção
Vermelha paixão no peito
Tem banca, moral, respeito!
