Weblinks and videos for use with 9632 – GCSE Edexcel Set Work Analysis: Esperanza Spalding: 'Samba Em Preludio'

Overview of the Samba and Bossa Nova Styles

Stylistic Features and Conventions of Bossa Nova

Brief Biography of Esperanza Spalding

Brief Biography of Baden Powell

Background of ‘Samba em Prelùdio’

  • ‘Samba em Prelùdio’ Original Version
  • The Vinícius and Odette Lara version
  • The 1963 cover version by Hebe Camargo
  • Baden Powell’s own 1964 performance of ‘Samba em Prelùdio’

    • Practice Exam-style Questions