MÚSICA POPULAR BRASILEIRA: um recital em São Luís-Maranhão

Abstract

The choice of the theme "Brazilian Popular Music: A Recital in São Luís do Maranhão" aims to present a recital in the format of an educational concert, offering a brief historical retrospective of music from Maranhão, as well as an overview of the career and key compositions of Josias Sobrinho. An educational concert is a musical practice that combines artistic performance with pedagogical goals, transforming the presentation into a learning environment. Unlike a traditional concert, it is characterized by audience interaction, explanations of the historical, social, and technical aspects of the works, and accessible demonstrations of musical elements. Araújo (2018) highlights that educational concerts, when held in school settings, foster critical listening and bring students closer to musical practice, serving as an effective educational tool. For the recital's repertoire, we selected four songs by Josias Sobrinho that are lesser-known or have not received widespread media exposure; these include "Engenho de Flores" (which is, in fact, well-known and widely publicized), "De Cajari pra Capital," "Uma Estrela Brilhou," and "O Boi Lambeu/Sarapó."