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Tambor de Crioula

Tambor de Crioula is a music genre that emerged in Brazil. It is usually classed as a form of dance. Explore key artists and related styles.

About Tambor de Crioula

Tambor de Crioula is a music genre that emerged in Brazil. It is usually classed as a form of dance.

From Wikipedia

Tambor de Crioula is a form of expression of Afro-Brazilian Culture in the state of Maranhão, in Brazil, that involves circular dancing, singing and percussion of drums (tambores, in Portuguese).

This Afro-Brazilian manifestation occurs in most of the municipalities of Maranhão, involving a female circular dance, singing and percussion of drums.

Genre family tree

Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Tambor de Crioula.

  • ↑ dance

Frequently asked questions

What is Tambor de Crioula?

Tambor de Crioula is a music genre that emerged in Brazil. It is usually classed as a form of dance.

Where and when did Tambor de Crioula originate?

Tambor de Crioula originated in Brazil.

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