# Olodum (Pelourinho)

Salvador, Brazil

Olodum is the celebrated Afro-Brazilian carnival group founded in Pelourinho in 1979. It pioneered the samba-reggae sound, ran a school for local youth, and brought the drums of Salvador to the world through Michael Jackson and Paul Simon.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Olodum (Pelourinho), with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: -12.9708, -38.5084

[City page](/cities/salvador)

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