Juliana Cantarelli Vita and Schuyler Whelden continue their discussion the popular music genre forró with an exploration of the history and musical features of the dance tradition called xote.

They are joined once again by accordionist and forró historian Julinho Mendes.

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

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Songs:

Accioly Neto, “Espumas ao Vento” (YouTube) (Spotify)

Luiz Gonzaga, “No Meu Pé de Serra”  (YouTube) (Spotify)

Luiz Gonzaga, “Numa Sala de Reboco” (Youtube) (Spotify)

Alceu Valença, “Petrolina - Juazeiro” (YouTube) (Spotify)

Dominguinhos, “Eu Só Quero Um Xodó” (YouTube) (Spotify)

Elba Ramalho, “Bate Coração” (YouTube) (Spotify)

Antônio Barros & Cecéu, “Bate Coração” (YouTube) (Spotify)

Mestrinho, “Te Faço um Cafuné” (YouTube) (Spotify)

Mariana Aydar, “Condução” (YouTube) (Spotify)