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During the first decade of the 20th century, some songs under the name of samba were recorded, but these recordings did not achieve great popularity.

However, in 1917, " Pelo Telefone " (" By Phone ") was recorded, and it is considered the first true samba.

The song was claimed to be authored by Ernesto dos Santos, best known as, with co-composition attributed to Mauro de Almeida, a well-known Carnival columnist.

Actually, " Pelo Telefone " was created by a collective of musicians who participated in celebrations at the house of Tia Ciata ( Aunt Ciata ).

It was eventually registered by Donga and the Almeida National Library.