The 7 Northeastern rhythms and musical styles that are a hit in Brazil. The Northeast region of Brazil is characterised by its rich cultural diversity, uniquely expressed in its rhythms and musical styles. Made up of nine states with different historical, social and geographical characteristics, this region has developed over […]
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History, origin and evolution of forró in the Brazilian northeast
Forró has its origins in the popular dances that were held at the end of the 19th century and were called “forrobodó”, “forrobodança” or “forrobodão”. At that time it was necessary to wet the floor of the place where these parties took place, because they were made of “beaten floor”, that […]
Origins and evolution of forró in São João festivities
The style of forró has gone through three major phases since it emerged in the 1940s. Evolution causes dispute, but formats can coexist, say critics. This week begins the main moment of the forró marathon at the São João festivities in the Northeast. As the official night of the saint’s […]