Compiled by Alessandra Leão & Mais Um Gringo ‘Mais Um Discos presents Mangue-Folk’ profiles the most innovative artists from Brazil’s vibrant new folk scene from the northeast.
From aguere de ode to baião to coco, ‘Mangue-Folk’ is a journey through the A-B-C of folk styles from the northeast of Brazil – ciranda, baianado/coco, baião, coco-rojão & aguere de ode.
Mangue-folk is from the state of Pernambuco and in particular capital city Recife – famous for its mangues – swamps – and also as the home of Nacao Zumbi. The artists on this EP all imbue Northern Brazilian folk music with the proud spirit of Mangue-beat – listen & download here:
