Singer Marzia Castro released last Tuesday (6), he is about to release his new EP titled June popcorn. Composed of three reinterpretations of classics from the Bahian forró repertoire, the work marks a special moment in his career, as it is the first time he has dedicated himself completely to a project aimed at festivals. Saint Johnso characteristic and emblematic of the Brazilian Northeast.
Throughout her musical career, the singer has already explored different aspects of Brazilian music, but she felt the time had come to dedicate an entire work to the traditions and rich culture of São João. The EP features reinterpretations of songs like Doce Feito Mel, originally recorded by Eraser with banana, Poetic Olodumfrom the gang OlodumAND At the seaIn Pedro Ponde.
For Marciaborn and raised in North Eastit is extremely important to enhance the culture of Saint John through your tracks “The Northeast is our cultural cradle. Many manifestations of Brazilian music, including our pop music, come from this deep Brazil that belongs to the Northeast”he says.
The project is a real dive into the June traditionswhere the infectious lyrics and rhythms transport the listener into the festive and welcoming atmosphere of the popular festivals of North East.
“The rhythms, the dance, the strength of identity are hallmarks of the culture of the Northeast. For me, as a Northeast, singing about this Brazil is like giving back to the Northeast what it has already given me”he declares.
Source: Terra
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