Musica Maranhense

Música maranhense is a rich, vibrant music genre originating from the Brazilian state of Maranhão, marked by a colorful tapestry of Afro-Brazilian, Indigenous, and European influences. It encompasses a variety of styles, from the rhythmic and poignant Tambor de Crioula to the celebratory beats of Bumba Meu Boi—a folk theatrical tradition blending music, dance, and performance. Instruments specific to the genre include the matraca (a wooden clapper), maracá (a type of shaker), pandeirão (a large tambourine), and the distinctively haunting sounds of the single-string viola. Artists and groups within the genre often carry the essence of Maranhense culture, exuding a sound that is at once rooted in tradition and infused with contemporary sensibilities, creating a vibrant and ever-evolving musical narrative of their homeland.

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