Orquestra de Violeiros do Cerrado

Origin

Goiás, GO

Years active

1982

Genres

música de raiz, moda de viola, música sertaneja caipira

Instruments

viola caipira

Biography

Orquestra de Violeiros do Cerrado is a musical group dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of traditional Brazilian roots music, with a special focus on "moda de viola" and the rural folk songbook. Founded in 1982, the orchestra's main objective is to promote "sertaneja" culture and keep the authenticity of country music alive. Its repertoire consists of classics of the genre that tell stories about rural life, as well as the adventures and misfortunes of the countryman. The orchestra seeks to rescue and perpetuate the musical traditions that shaped the cultural identity of Brazil's interior.

The group emerged from the initiative to promote the rich tradition of the "viola caipira," a genuinely Brazilian instrument with a deep connection to rural life. Orquestra de Violeiros do Cerrado brings together musicians who share a love for traditional roots "sertaneja" music, dedicating themselves to performances in various venues such as public spaces, private events, universities, and schools. The orchestra's formation seeks to continue a musical legacy, passing down the techniques and values of "caipira" culture to new generations.

Orquestra de Violeiros do Cerrado is part of a broader movement to value roots music in Brazil, engaging in dialogue with other "viola" orchestras and artists dedicated to this genre. By presenting orchestrated arrangements of traditional songs, the group also incorporates modern elements, creating a bridge between the past and present of "sertaneja" music. The initiative contributes to the maintenance of Brazilian cultural identity, celebrating the poetry and simplicity of rural life through music.