Mafuá

Years Active

2014

Genres

samba, forró, baião, jongo, choro, instrumental music

Instruments

acoustic guitar, mandolin, electric guitar, bass, drums, cavaquinho

Biography

Mafuá is a name associated with different artistic and musical manifestations in Brazil. One of the most prominent is the band "Mafuá", which released its self-titled album in 2014, featuring songs like "Nós", "Rasta Pé" and "Hein?". The band also appears on other platforms with the 2010 album "Mafuá", containing tracks like "Bota Fora" and "Sapaiada".

Another musical reference is the composition "Mafuá", by Armando Neves (Armandinho), which gained notoriety through recordings by artists such as Yamandu Costa and Edson Lopes. Armandinho's song "Mafuá" is described as a piece for acoustic guitar, with influences from northeastern Brazilian music.

The term "Mafuá" can also refer to an amusement park with games and loud music, or to a big mess and disorder, and even to a popular dance party. There is also a historical record of "Mafuá" as a location in Teresina, Piauí, associated with open-air market activities and food sales.

Discography

• Mafuá (1998)