Marcelo Barra

Marcelo Barra is a Brazilian singer-songwriter from Goiânia, born September 18, 1959, celebrated for championing the cultural roots of his home state Goiás. Emerging in the late 1970s, he gained early recognition by winning festivals like Comunicasom and collaborating with composer José Eduardo Morais on albums like *Coisas tão nossas* (1981) and *Recado* (1983). His breakout moment came when Fafá de Belém popularized his song “Araguaia,” cementing his influence in MPB (Música Popular Brasileira). Barra’s work, spanning decades, often blends traditional Goiás folk elements with poetic storytelling, as seen in tracks like “Saudade Brejeira” and his tribute to poet Cora Coralina, which earned national acclaim through TV features.

While recent releases like *Minha Aldeia* and *Serestas Brasileiras* continue his legacy of cultural homage, Barra remains active as a performer, with his Instagram profile and contact details reflecting ongoing engagements in Brazil’s regional music scene.