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Alt.Latino: Accordions!

All Songs Considered

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Exploring the Cultural Roots of Brazilian Fojo Music

This chapter explores the vibrant genre of fojo, tracing its rural origins in Northeast Brazil and its evolution influenced by Portuguese colonialism. It highlights the cultural significance of the accordion in fojo music and its growing popularity in urban centers like Los Angeles and New York.

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