In the 1980s
History of Adriana Beker - Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
In the 1980s, the term "pagode" - initially associated with samba parties in suburban backyards - underwent a transformation in meaning. Throughout this decade, the Cacique de Ramos block not only introduced new accompaniment elements, such as the banjo, the tantã instead of the surdo, and the hand repique, but also reconfigured the sound, giving rise to a new generation of samba players, with emphasis on Almir Guineto and Zeca Pagodinho. The Fundo de Quintal group emerges as a prominent representative of this movement. Many Cacique samba players go on to successful solo careers. Beth Carvalho, eventually honored as godmother of the block, draws the attention of record companies to the quality of what is being produced there. These record companies release albums known as "pau-de-sebo", distributing the tracks among several artists to, in the end, select those who deserve an exclusive album.
