As Filhas de Baracho

Origin

Abreu e Lima, PE

Years Active

1998

Genres

ciranda, popular culture

Instruments

percussion, voice

Biography

As Filhas de Baracho is a duo formed by the sisters Dulce Baracho and Severina Baracho, heirs to the legacy of the renowned ciranda master Antônio Baracho da Silva, known as "The King Without a Crown". Originally from Abreu e Lima, in Pernambuco, the sisters perpetuate the tradition of ciranda, a Brazilian popular rhythm, through their performances and recordings. They have become known for keeping their father's work alive, composing and interpreting his songs, which frequently celebrate Pernambuco's culture and ancestry.

Since 1998, As Filhas de Baracho have performed on various stages throughout Brazil and around the world, participating in festivals and cultural projects. Their career includes notable collaborations with the iconic ciranda master Lia de Itamaracá, with whom they have toured and recorded, further strengthening the representation of ciranda in Brazilian music. This partnership highlights the importance of the transmission of knowledge and the union between generations of traditional artists.

Although they do not have albums released under their own name, As Filhas de Baracho have participated in recordings with other artists and are frequently invited to events and lecture-performances aimed at spreading ciranda culture. Their work is recognized for its authenticity and deep connection with the roots of northeastern popular music, ensuring the continuity of an intangible heritage of Pernambuco.