Juliana Cantarelli Vita and Schuyler Whelden continue their series on the Brazilian music genre known as forró with a discussion of the dance rhythm called xaxado. They discuss the musical characteristics of the genre and show a number of examples.

They are joined by special guest Julinho Mendes, an accordionist (sanfoneiro) and forró historian.

Transcript available at https://essefoimassa.com/.

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Songs:

Gal Costa (feat. Gilberto Gil), “Sebastiana” (Spotify) (YouTube)

Luiz Gonzaga, “Xaxado” (Spotify) (YouTube)

Luiz Gonzaga, “Olha a Pisada” (YouTube)

Volta Seca, “Mulher Rendeira” (Spotify) (YouTube)

Luiz Gonzaga, “Óia Eu Aqui de Novo” (Spotify) (YouTube)

Marinês, “Rainha do Xaxado” (Spotify) (YouTube)

Zé Ramalho, “Cavalos do Cão” (Spotify) (YouTube)

Lenine, “Candeeiro Encantado” (Spotify) (YouTube)

Jackson do Pandeiro, “Sebastiana” (Spotify) (YouTube)

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