Coco

Coco, also known as "Coco de roda" or "Samba de Coco," is a lively, percussion-driven Afro-Brazilian music genre that traces its roots to the northeastern coast of Brazil, combining elements of indigenous, African, and Portuguese musical traditions. This energetic style is characterized by its responsive singing, where a lead vocalist sings a refrain and a chorus responds, alongside the vibrant rhythms produced by traditional instruments such as pandeiros, alfaias, agogôs, and the ganzá. The music often accompanies a dance of the same name, which features a stomping motion that mimics the motion of cracking open a coconut on the floor. Lyrics typically celebrate themes of rural life, cultural heritage, and community unity, reflecting the rich tapestry of storytelling integral to the Afro-Brazilian experience.

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Frevo da Saudade
Single - Released May 30, 2024

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As Ganhadeiras de Itapuã
Bezerra Da Silva
Cascabulho
Chico Science
Chão e Chinelo
Cila do Coco
Coco de Oyá
Comadre Florzinha
Cordel do Fogo Encantado
Dona Selma
Grupo Bongar
Grupo Cupuacu
Jackson Do Pandeiro
Lia de Itamaracá
Martinha do Coco
Mestre Anderson Miguel
Ponto Br
Renata Rosa
Samba de Coco Raizes de Arcoverde
Samba de Coco Raízes de Arcoverde
Tião Carvalho
Bezerra Da Silva
Chico Science
Jackson Do Pandeiro
Lia de Itamaracá
Cordel do Fogo Encantado
Dona Selma
Renata Rosa
Comadre Florzinha
Cila do Coco
Ponto Br
Tião Carvalho
Mestre Anderson Miguel
As Ganhadeiras de Itapuã
Grupo Bongar
Grupo Cupuacu
Samba de Coco Raizes de Arcoverde
Samba de Coco Raízes de Arcoverde
Martinha do Coco
Coco de Oyá
Cascabulho
Chão e Chinelo