Musica Piauiense

Musica piauiense is a genre of music that originated in the state of Piauí in Brazil. It is a diverse style of music that draws on a variety of influences including African, European, and indigenous music. Musica piauiense is characterized by its use of traditional instruments such as the rabeca, a type of fiddle, and the tambor de crioula, a type of drum. The lyrics often tell stories of everyday life in Pia