Sambadeiras is a samba de roda album by Brazilian musician Luiz Caldas, released independently on April 1, 2021. The album was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award for Best Portuguese Language Roots Album in 2021.
Luiz Caldas stated in several interviews that the album was a tribute to the musicians and musical tradition of the Recôncavo Baiano region of Bahia. For Caldas, the main artist that the work sought to honor was , a traditional Bahian musician, in addition to the also renowned .
The album cover was designed by Akauan Caldas based on a photo by John Levis, which depicts samba dancers. The album was released independently and made available for free listening via download or music streaming services.
The album was nominated for a Latin Grammy Awards in 2021 in the category of Best Portuguese Language Roots Album. At a ceremony held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, United States, the album was surpassed by Ivete Sangalo's '.
The following musicians worked on this album: