Since samba arose in Rio de Janeiro, the presence of women has been fundamental to its creation, maintenance and perpetuation of samb. Muses, “pastoras”, aunts, songwriters, passistas, godmothers, carnival artists, mulatas, singers and even as manual laborers, they blend into a panel of colors, feelings and sounds in representing this culture. This film is a brief tour through the history of some of these women, paying tribute and acknowledging their strength and contribution to the building of this plot.