“The accordion did not stop and the forró continued…”. The legacy of the singer and composer from Pernambuco Luiz Gonzaga, Gonzagão, King of Baião and Forró, who was born 110 years ago (on December 13, 2012) and died in 1989, meant that the accordion never stopped playing. The world-renowned musician sang the joys and sorrows of the northeastern people in a way that entered the history of Brazilian art. Relics from the EBC collection help to understand the musician’s history. Check out the presentation of Gonzagão and his son Gonzaguinha in a video shown 12 years ago by Musicograma 10 years ago, the program Caminhos da Reportagem, on TV Brasil, highlighted the centenary of the musician born in the country town of Exu. The simple life inspired the northeastern master to bring, to lyrics and rhythms, stories of real and fictional characters in an affectionate and loving way. Forró is, since 2021, Brazil’s intangible heritage. Check out the Caminhos da Reportagem program below. Gonzagão’s life also passed through Santa Cruz do Capibaribe (PE), Recife (PE) and Rio de Janeiro (RJ). The anniversary date (December 13) became Forró Day. Gonzagão at Nacional Gonzagão embraced Northeastern culture in 1941, when he recorded the song Vira e Mexe, played on Ary Barroso’s Program. The performance guaranteed Gonzagão his first contract with Rádio Nacional. The change of pace made Gonzagão embrace a typical outfit. He began to perform with a hat, doublet and leather sandals accompanied by accordion, zabumba and triangle. Asa Branca In 1945, Gonzagão began a partnership with composer Humberto Teixeira (1916-1979). National popularity came and became a phenomenon with the recording of Asa Branca, in 1947. The song is considered one of the most important in the history of Brazil, and has been translated and performed in other countries. a kind of Northeastern hymn, with an interview with Marcelo Mello, member of the Quinteto Violado group Learn more about the song Asa Branca The All Voices Program also highlighted the importance of Gonzagão in dethroning prejudices. When he was called to play northeastern rhythms, he performed on the Calouros em Desfile program, obtaining the highest score (5). This was rare due to Ary Barroso’s demands. Program All Voices about Gonzagão The program points out that Gonzagão was inspired by the gaucho Pedro Raimundo, understanding regional music as a path. In 1943, Gonzagão signed his first contract to work in cities other than Rio de Janeiro. He came to be called “the greatest accordionist in Brazil” and the “Greatest Accordionist in the Northeast”. 70 discs recorded Another program that highlighted Gonzagão’s trajectory was De Lá Pra Cá, presented by Ancelmo Gois and Vera Barroso. legacy of Gonzagão, who died in Recife, aged 77, after a 50-year career, with more than 70 records recorded. 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