Abstract
Cultural expressions serve as spaces for the production, transmission, and reinterpretation of knowledge, histories, and collective experiences. In this context, the “Samba de Roda Pisadinha do Pé Firme” from the municipality of Irará, Bahia, emerges as a cultural expression characterized by orality, memory, and the participation of the samba dancers. This article aims to understand how oral tradition and memory interplay in the formation, continuity, and reinterpretation of this cultural manifestation. It is based on the understanding that the knowledge present in samba de roda is constructed and shared through songs, dances, rhythms, gestures, narratives, and the lived experiences of the participants. In this process, oral tradition serves as an important means of transmitting knowledge across generations, while individual and collective memory contribute to the preservation and renewal of the stories and practices that run through the group. Thus, the Pisadinha do Pé Firme emerges as a space for constructing identities, a sense of belonging, and relationships with the community and the local area. By considering the experiences of the sambadores, this study seeks to demonstrate that this artistic expression is not limited to the artistic dimension or entertainment, but also constitutes a cultural practice in which different forms of knowledge are continuously produced, shared, and reinterpreted. In this way, the research highlights the intertwining of oral tradition and memory as fundamental elements for understanding the continuity, transformation, and significance of the Samba de Roda Pisadinha do Pé Firme in the culture of Irará.