Batatinha, Poeta do Samba

Batatinha, Poeta do Samba
Directed byMarcelo Rabelo
Directed by
Marcelo Rabelo
A portrayal of the life of one of the most important samba musicians in Brazil, Bahian sambista Oscar da Penha, popularly known as Batatinha (1924 -1997). Through memories of their father, his nine children share their perspectives, as well as interviews with family, friends and musicians, to tell the story of Batatinha’s life, history and work.
salvador de bahia, brazil
samba
family
lyricist
Last Updated: June 29, 2025