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Tambor de Crioula

Dance of African origin practiced by descendants of African slaves in the Brazilian state of Maranhão.

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Tambor de Crioula
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About Tambor de Crioula

Tambor de Crioula is a form of expression of Afro-Brazilian Culture in the state of Maranhão, in Brazil, that involves circular dancing, singing and percussion of drums (tambores, in Portuguese).

This Afro-Brazilian manifestation occurs in most of the municipalities of Maranhão, involving a female circular dance, singing and percussion of drums.

The Tambor de Crioula was recognized as Brazilian Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2007 by IPHAN.

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