Marília Mendonça
sertanejo · Brazil
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Genre
sertanejo
3 artists
Sertanejo is Brazil's most popular genre — rooted in the caipira (country) music of São Paulo, popularized in the 1920s and later urbanized. Since the 1990s it has been the most-played style on Brazilian radio and a constant chart-topper, often performed by duos, many of them siblings.
In this directory it runs from the pioneering duo Chitãozinho & Xororó to today's stars Gusttavo Lima and Marília Mendonça.
Frequently asked questions
What is sertanejo music? +
Sertanejo is Brazil's most popular genre — rooted in the caipira (country) music of São Paulo, popularized in the 1920s and later urbanized. Since the 1990s it has been the most-played style on Brazilian radio and a constant chart-topper, often performed by duos, many of them siblings.
Who are some of the most important sertanejo artists? +
Notable sertanejo artists in this directory include Marília Mendonça, Gusttavo Lima and Chitãozinho & Xororó.