Among traditional samba school vocalists, the first names that usually come to mind are Jamelão of Mangueira, Neguinho da Beija-Flor. Alcione and Beth Carvalho are two samba divas that you may also run into.

Baterias are preceded by a queen, rainha in Portuguese. They naturally draw everybody's attention, and introduce her loyal subjects, the members of the band. A rainha that is a household name is Luiza Brunet. She has been with Imperatriz Leopoldinense for about a decade now, and looks prettier every year. Luma de Oliveira is another queen that always ends up making the headlines.