The Wii-mote and Nunchuck will take the place of the maracas as you shake them in time to the music. Just like the original game, Sega promise plenty of lively stages and a host of colourful characters.
All the features and the full song list are set to be revealed shortly.
In 2000, Samba De Amigo was nominated for an Excellence in Audio award at the Game Developer's Conference.