Sirano e Sirino

Origin

Maranguape, CE

Genres

forró

Instruments

accordion, keyboards, vocals

Biography

Sirano & Sirino is a prominent forró duo originating from Maranguape, in Ceará, formed by brothers Antônio Sirano Cavalcante Lopes and Manuel Sirino Cavalcante Lopes. Before joining forces on stage, Sirano built a solid career in northeastern music, standing out as a solo singer, prolific songwriter, and instrumentalist who received direct encouragement from major names like Luiz Gonzaga. His unique style mixed traditional forró with humor, portraying vaquejadas and everyday northeastern life.

Starting in 1998, the official partnership between the brothers gave birth to the duo Sirano & Sirino, who quickly won over the public with humorous and danceable hits. Releasing highly acclaimed albums through Somzoom Studio and other record labels, the duo solidified their space in the northeastern forró scene with striking works such as "Quanto Mais Eu Bebo, Mais Eu Gosto de Vocês" and "O Desmantelo Continua". Throughout their career, the duo collaborated and shared the musical space with important exponents of the genre, including performances and recordings that dialogued with the work of masters like Dominguinhos.

In addition to their strong presence on stages throughout northeastern Brazil, Sirano also stood out as a songwriter of hundreds of works recorded by various artists and major regional forró bands, such as Mastruz com Leite, Eliane, and Kátia de Tróia. With a consolidated career spanning decades on the road, Sirano & Sirino remain fundamental references in traditional and humorous forró, keeping sertanejo culture alive through their extensive discography and memorable live performances.

Discography

• Sirano e Sirino - O Desmantelo Continua (2001)
• Dois "Cabras Caceteiro"