Pau que nasce torto nunca se endireita: impactos e influências do grupo É o Tchan em minha vida

Abstract

Bahia, a Brazilian region, has a rich and diverse culture, with Portuguese, African and European influences. With the arrival of enslaved Africans in Bahia, several cultural manifestations were implemented. Among them are music, dances, cuisine, religions and costumes. The dances are deeply linked to African and indigenous traditions, celebrating nature and their ancestors. As celebrations of the native peoples, they highlight diversity and deep connections, resisting challenges to their culture and way of life. Carnival is a symbol of Bahian culture, dating back 10,000 years with roots in Egypt, Greece and Rome. Brazil gained prominence in Salvador with electric trios and various musical genres. One of the genres is Pagode Baiano, an important national projection for the Bahian music industry, gaining space in the national media. Axé Música emerged as a reference brand for Bahian carnival. These genres represent the identity of Bahian carnival, attracting thousands of tourists to Salvador. The group É o Tchan, which emerged in 1995, has achieved great success with its appearances in the media and success in Bahian carnivals, contributing to the dissemination of the genre. The focus of this research is to establish a connection between the relationships of the group É o Tchan and my experiences, highlighting the impacts and influences of the group on my academic and professional life. In this way, I describe my trajectory with dance as well as my experiences, highlighting the contributions to this research.