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Funk Music as a Medium of Resistance in Conservative Brazil

This chapter explores how conscientious funk music in Brazil has emerged as a response to the conservative government of Jair Bolsonaro. It focuses on female artists like MC Rebecca who use their music to advocate for sexual liberation and social tolerance, while also celebrating the genre's vibrant, danceable spirit.

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