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Muniz do Arrasta-pé

Muniz do Arrasta-pê was a forró band from Pernambuco, Brazil, led by accordionist and vocalist Muniz Ferreira. They formed with members including accordionist...

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Muniz do Arrasta-pê was a forró band from Pernambuco, Brazil, led by accordionist and vocalist Muniz Ferreira. They formed with members including accordionist Beto Caju and vocalist Wesley dos Santos, playing in the traditional forró style that originated in their region.

Their song "Morar No Cabaré" became particularly well-known, though its lyrics about life in a cabaret drew criticism from some who found them degrading to women. Others saw it as social commentary. The band released albums like "Forró do Cabaré" in 1997 and "O Baile do Barril" in 1999, with other tracks including "A Piriguete" and "Rotina do Sertão."

Their live shows were known for being energetic, with dance routines that created a lively atmosphere. They performed across Brazil, maintaining a straightforward forró sound while occasionally touching on provocative themes in their lyrics.

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