Sambadeiras

Sambadeiras
Studio album by Luiz Caldas
Released	April 1, 2021 (2021-04-01)
Recorded	2020–2021
Genre	Samba de roda
Length	44:00
Label	Independent
Producer	Luiz Caldas

Sambadeiras is a samba de roda album by Brazilian musician Luiz Caldas, released independently on April 1, 2021. ^{[1] [2]} The album was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award for Best Portuguese Language Roots Album in 2021. ^{[3] [4]}

Background

Luiz Caldas stated in several interviews that the album was a tribute to the musicians and musical tradition of the Recôncavo Baiano region of Bahia. ^{[5] [6]} For Caldas, the main artist that the work sought to honor was Roberto Mendes  [ pt ], a traditional Bahian musician, in addition to the also renowned Jorge Portugal  [ pt ]. ^{[4] [7] [8]}

The album cover was designed by Akauan Caldas based on a photo by John Levis, which depicts samba dancers. ^[4] The album was released independently and made available for free listening via download or music streaming services. ^{[4] [9]}

Tracks

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	Untitled	Luiz Caldas	4:24
2.	"As Voltas do Mundo"	Luiz Caldas	4:12
3.	"Meu Nome É Recôncavo"	Luiz Caldas	4:36
4.	"Graciosa"	Luiz Caldas	4:18
5.	"Benzedeira"	Luiz Caldas	4:30
6.	"Deixa a Gira Girar"	Luiz Caldas	4:22
7.	"Dim Dim"	Luiz Caldas	4:15
8.	"Vavá e Nicinha"	Luiz Caldas	4:28
9.	"Ibejada"	Luiz Caldas	4:20
10.	"Nunca Fale o Que Sabe"	Luiz Caldas	4:35
Total length:			44:00

Reception

Awards

The album was nominated for a Latin Grammy Awards in 2021 in the category of Best Portuguese Language Roots Album. ^[10] At a ceremony held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, United States, the album was surpassed by Ivete Sangalo's Arraiá da Veveta  [ pt ]. ^{[11] [12]}

Year	Award	Venue	Category	Result	Ref.
2021	Latin Grammy Awards	MGM Grand Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada,   United States	Best Portuguese Language Roots Album	Won	[13]

Personnel

The following musicians worked on this album: ^[4]

• Luiz Caldas – direction, production, arrangements, recording, editing, bass, guitars, cavaquinho, mandolin, and vocals;
• Andrea Caldas – vocals;
• Paulinho Caldas – vocals;
• Durval Caldas – vocals;
• Fernando Nunes – bass;
• Luciano PP – bass;
• Júlio Caldas – viola machete;
• Claudinho Guimarães – percussion;
• Kall Rabelo – percussion;
• Daniel Novaes – percussion.

References

1. "Luiz Caldas lança álbum de Samba de Roda em homenagem a Roberto Mendes". Jornal Grande Bahia (in European Portuguese). March 31, 2021. Archived from the original on October 27, 2021. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
2. "Indicado ao Grammy Latino, Luiz Caldas lança novo álbum". Jornal Grande Bahia (in European Portuguese). September 29, 2021. Archived from the original on May 24, 2023. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
3. "Luiz Caldas anuncia álbum com regravações de suas canções favoritas e favoritas e divulga clipe de "A Força do Amor"". Portal Pepper (in Brazilian Portuguese). October 15, 2021. Archived from the original on June 23, 2025. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
4. Ferreira, Mauro (April 2, 2021). "Luiz Caldas gira em torno das rodas do Recôncavo Baiano no álbum 'Sambadeiras'". G1 (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on October 16, 2022. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
5. "Luiz Caldas lança disco de samba de roda com homenagem a Roberto Mendes". Bahia Notícias (in Brazilian Portuguese). April 1, 2021. Archived from the original on August 25, 2025. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
6. "Luiz Caldas lança álbum em homenagem a Roberto Mendes". Alô Alô Bahia (in Brazilian Portuguese). March 25, 2021. Archived from the original on August 25, 2025. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
7. "Cantor e compositor Luiz Caldas lança disco em homenagem à música do Recôncavo da Bahia; confira". G1 (in Brazilian Portuguese). April 1, 2021. Archived from the original on April 1, 2021. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
8. Miranda, Doris (March 29, 2021). "Criador da baianidade musical". Correio 24 Horas (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on July 17, 2025. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
9. Viola, Kamile (November 10, 2021). "Luiz Caldas: 'Estou no melhor momento da minha vida' (10/11/2021)". União Brasileira de Compositores (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on June 23, 2025. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
10. Gonzalez, Shivani (November 16, 2021). "Latin Grammys 2021: Complete Nominees List (Published 2021)". The New York Times . Archived from the original on November 30, 2024. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
11. Hussey, Allison (November 19, 2021). "Latin Grammy 2021 Winners: See the Full List Here". Pitchfork . Archived from the original on July 22, 2025. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
12. Carvalho, Eric (January 19, 2023). "Pai do Axé Music, parceiro de todos os sons: Luiz Caldas celebra 60 anos com trajetória que passeia por samba, rock, forró e outros ritmos". G1 (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on January 22, 2025. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
13. Pitombo, João (March 2, 2025). "'Axé é caldeirão que fervilha, ainda está muito quente', diz Luiz Caldas". Folha de S.Paulo (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on August 4, 2025. Retrieved August 28, 2025.