Forró Series. Austin, Texas, 2009. Acrylic on canvas and collage. 20″W x 20″H

Forró

Pronounced fo-ho, it is a genre music and a form of Brazilian social Culture. The word Forró, or Forrobodó, refers to both an enjoyable social event and its musical backdrop. As a result of the Indigenous, African and European musical heritage developed in the Northeast of Brazil, the culture of Forró refers, mainly, to a collective celebration. As a party or social meeting and also a rhythm, Forró is intrinsically connected with the religious celebration for Saints John, Peter and Anthony which takes place in June. Currently, Forró has gone beyond its space-time borders and has been spread throughout Brazil and the world. The pieces above picture the Forró gathering with the musicians, their instruments, and the dancers.

Série Forró. Austin, Texas, 2009. Acrílica sobre tela e colagem. 0.50 x 0.50 m