Ponto de partida & Meninos de Araçuaí

**Ponto de Partida & Meninos de Araçuaí** are a Brazilian musical collaboration blending theater and choral music. The partnership centers around Grupo Ponto de Partida, a celebrated theater group founded in 1980 in Barbacena, Minas Gerais, which expanded into musical projects, and the Meninos de Araçuaí, a children’s choir known for their folk-inspired performances. Their work includes albums like *Coleção Presente de Vô* (a series of storytelling-driven releases) and *Pra Nhá Terra*, often weaving Brazilian cultural themes with theatrical narratives. The groups have performed internationally, including representing Brazil at UNESCO’s 50th-anniversary celebrations in Paris, and they’ve partnered on creative projects like animated films alongside their discography.

Their releases, such as *Roda Que Rola* (1999) and later albums, emphasize collaborative storytelling and traditional Minas Gerais influences, reflecting Grupo Ponto de Partida’s dedication to cultural preservation and youth arts education through initiatives like their Bituca music school.

Genres

Lullaby

Latest Release

Coleção Presente de Vô: A Oficina do Cambeva

Ponto de partida & Meninos de Araçuaí

Album - 18 Tracks - Released October 25, 2013