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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
originate)originate)
Northern & Northern & Amazonas Amazonas RegionRegion
NortheastNortheastRegionRegion
CentralCentralRegionRegion
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Introduction
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.
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 RegionCiranda - The dancers were traditionally agricultural
workers, fishermen, brick layers, and odd-job men, etc. meeting in popular working class meeting places.
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Media Sources
aulabrasil.wordpress.com (map of Brazil)
Uploaded by zumbaylluav on Sep 30, 2007 “Afoxé Oyá Alaxé - Quilombo Axé (Dia de negro)”
Uploaded by argusodisseia on Feb 16, 2010 “Maracatu Naçao Pernambuco”
Uploaded by Joubelo on Aug 4, 2010 “DAVI & DANIEL - Qual é o seu Talento? - SBT”
Uploaded by arthurbarb0sas on Nov 15, 2008 “G. de Dança CAETÉS(cg) em: CABOCLINHOS”
Uploaded by teimosia on Sep 26, 2007 “Danças Brasileiras – Bumba-meu-boi”
Uploaded by betoguedesjr on Feb 10, 2008 “Ciranda de Lia em Olinda”
Uploaded by teimosia on Sep 20, 2007 “Danças Brasileiras – Jongo”