Cascatinha & Inhana

Cascatinha & Inhana were a Brazilian country music duo, esteemed for their exceptional influence on the música sertaneja genre, a style analogous to American country music. Comprised of Francisco dos Santos (Cascatinha) and Ana Eufrosina Silva (Inhana), the duo enthralled audiences with their harmonious voices and rustic, heartwarming melodies. They rose to fame in the late 1940s and became icons in the 1950s with their biggest hit, "Índia," which showcased their vocal talent and became a classic of the genre.

Their music deeply resonated with the Brazilian populace, manifesting the sentiments of longing and love often associated with rural life. Cascatinha, born in 1919, and Inhana, born in 1923, married in 1942, and their partnership extended beyond their personal lives into a professional collaboration that lasted until Inhana's death in 1981. The duo's legacy is celebrated in Brazilian music history for their role in popularizing sertanejo music and their compilation albums such as "20 Grandes Sucessos" and "Meu Primeiro Amor (Lejania)" continue to be cherished by fans who appreciate the nostalgic and expressive nature of their songs.

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20 Grandes Sucessos
Album - 20 Tracks - Released June 8, 2023
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