Composers: Lequinho, Júnior Fionda, Gabriel Machado, Julio Alves, Guilherme Sá, Paulinho Bandolim.

The video pays a profound tribute to Afro-Brazilian culture, focusing particularly on the relationship between the Mangueira samba school, the traditions of Amapá, Mestre Sacaca, and the spiritual elements present in popular culture, such as the pretos velhos and the marabaixo. The narrative blends poetry, music, and personal accounts to reveal how faith, ancestry, and the traditions of Indigenous, Quilombola, and riverine communities intertwine, creating a rich and unique cultural identity. Of particular note is the respect for natural elements, such as the amapazeiro tree, and the sacred ritual of extracting milk from the plant, which symbolizes the connection between humans and the forest. The fusion of samba with marabaixo, a traditional rhythm of Amapá, is presented as a perfect marriage that will be brought to Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival, bringing Amazonian culture to the center of the national stage. The video also highlights the importance of preserving culture to maintain the country’s identity and honor the roots of the Brazilian people, especially traditional communities and their histories. In the end, there is a sense of pride and hope that this tribute by Mangueira will bring visibility and recognition to the state of Amapá and its people.