Maracatu

Maracatu is a vibrant and traditional music genre from the northeastern region of Brazil, specifically Pernambuco. It is deeply rooted in Afro-Brazilian culture and spirituality, often associated with religious ceremonies dedicated to deities like Yemanjá and Shango. The genre combines powerful rhythms played on Alfaia drums, gonguês, and shekeres, with lyrical storytelling that reflects the rich cultural tapestry of Brazilian folklore. Artists such as O REI DA BATIDINHA, Siba, and Lia de Itamaracá elevate maracatu with their performances, infusing it with contemporary elements while maintaining its traditional essence. The music embodies a communal spirit, often performed in parades and festivals, where dancers in elaborate costumes complete the sensory experience.

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Alceu
Alldeia
Antônio Nóbrega
Argonautas
Bloco Carnavalesco Bafo da Onça
Capoeira Nagô
Coletivo Candiero
Dagata e os Aluízios
Dudu Maia
Ligiana Costa
Maracatu Quiloa
Mestre Siqueira
Nação do Maracatu Estrela Dalva
Nação do Maracatu Porto Rico
O REI DA BATIDINHA
Pablo Fagundes
Pirigulino Babilake
Renata Rosa
Trápala
Vinícius Maví
O REI DA BATIDINHA
Coletivo Candiero
Renata Rosa
Antônio Nóbrega
Capoeira Nagô
Alceu
Vinícius Maví
Dudu Maia
Ligiana Costa
Nação do Maracatu Porto Rico
Pirigulino Babilake
Alldeia
Pablo Fagundes
Maracatu Quiloa
Argonautas
Trápala
Dagata e os Aluízios
Nação do Maracatu Estrela Dalva
Bloco Carnavalesco Bafo da Onça
Mestre Siqueira