The Afro-Brazilian Folkloric Dance and Music Traditions The Afro-Brazilian Folkloric Dance and Music Traditions (which are less familiar outside of Brazil or the regions from which they (which are less familiar outside of Brazil or the regions from which they originate) originate)
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The Afro-Brazilian Folkloric Dance and Music Traditions The Afro-Brazilian Folkloric Dance and Music Traditions (which are less familiar outside of Brazil or the regions from which they (which are less familiar outside of Brazil or the regions from which they
The slides to follow each show a clip of the folkloric dance tradition. There are many more traditions that pertain to each region, each with their subtleties and uniqueness. What is presented here are just a few of the main traditions to give a sampling of the vast cultural richness of Brazil.
Capoeira and candomblé are not included here, as they will be presented by other members of this group.
Afoxê - a type of religious music, part of the Candomblé tradition.
Northeast Region
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Maracatú – style of music and social group of musicians & dancers that practice it
Northeast Region
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Northeast RegionBaião – the rhythmic base for côco, embolada,
ciranda, forró
Repente – improvised lyrical contest
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Amazonas/Northern RegionCaboclinho – strong influence of