The Associação Recreativa e Cultural Escola de Samba Piratas da Batucada is preparing to showcase its theme 'In the Frequency of Love, the Rhythm is Brega' during the 2026 Carnival parade. The school will take the stage on the second day of the festivities, scheduled to begin at 12:25 AM on Saturday, February 14. The performance promises to be a vibrant display highlighting the history and significance of brega, a popular music genre in the Northern region of Brazil.

Emanoel Oliveira, the president of Piratas da Batucada, emphasized the importance of brega in regional culture, describing it as a blend of rhythms influenced by Caribbean music, which has evolved through the Amazon into a uniquely Amapá and Brazilian sound. This narrative is rooted in academic work conducted by Professor José Maria from the Federal University. The Samba School aims to connect deeply with its audience by narrating the stories that reflect the lives of its community through the brega rhythm.

As the excitement for Carnival 2026 builds, G1 will provide daily updates on the themes and lyrics of samba-enredo from various samba schools, allowing readers to engage with the rich tapestry of this cultural celebration. This initiative underscores the significance of brega in Brazilian culture, especially as it gains recognition on prominent platforms like the sambadrome in Macapá.