Samba-Reggae is a fusion rhythm that emerged in Salvador, Bahia, in the 1970s, pioneered by the group Olodum. It blends the heavy drumming of the maracatu and samba-duro with the off-beat "skank" of Jamaican reggae. Culturally, it was a vehicle for the "Negritude" movement, empowering the Afro-Brazilian youth through collective percussion. The rhythm is characterized by its powerful bass surdo patterns and sharp snaring, creating a "rolling" wall of sound. It became a global symbol of social activism and cultural pride, famously popularized internationally through collaborations with artists like Michael Jackson and Paul Simon.