O Violão Brasileiro Tocado pelo Avesso
Canhoto da Paraíba
1977
Why This Album Matters
O Violão Brasileiro Tocado pelo Avesso is a singular work in the discography of Canhoto da Paraíba, a guitarist who stood out for his peculiar and unmistakable technique. The album's title already evokes the unique way in which the artist, a left-hander, played his instrument inverted, yet without reversing the order of the strings, a peculiarity that became his trademark and added a distinctive sound to his choro. This work, produced by none other than Paulinho da Viola, solidifies Canhoto's presence in the Brazilian instrumental music scene, offering a window into his musical universe. His style is characterised by choros that, although faithful to the genre's tradition, carry a pleasant northeastern flavour, revealing the musician's roots and enriching the choro soundscape with regional influences.
Context
Canhoto da Paraíba, born Francisco Soares de Araújo, developed his musicality in a context of overcoming challenges and originality. Being left-handed and needing to share the guitar with his right-handed brothers, he taught himself to play with the instrument inverted, but without reversing the order of the strings. This forced adaptation forged a unique style, which differentiated him from other guitarists and made him a legend in choro. Despite being the son of a guitarist, his left-handedness prevented him from receiving formal instruction from his father, leading him to follow a self-taught path. This solitary trajectory in learning the guitar contributed to the formation of a musician with heightened sensitivity, capable of composing choros that evoked his origins and enchanted even great names like Radamés Gnattali.
Legacy
The importance of O Violão Brasileiro Tocado pelo Avesso transcends the musical recording, as the album served as a platform for Canhoto da Paraíba to disseminate choro throughout the country. Alongside Paulinho da Viola, who produced this record, he toured Brazil in the renowned Projeto Pixinguinha, bringing his art and the musical genre to various audiences and reinforcing his contribution to national culture. The recognition of his mastery and singularity consolidated over the years, with Canhoto da Paraíba being honoured with the title of Living Heritage of Pernambuco. This honour cements his place among the great masters of Brazilian music, highlighting the relevance of his work and his peculiar technique for future generations.
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O violão brasileiro tocado pelo avesso: trajetória e obra de Francisco ...
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Este trabalho investiga a trajetória artística e a obra musical desse violonista e compositor, buscando entender como o contexto em que Canhoto da Paraíba esteve inserido foi capaz de forjá-lo como artista, refletindo em sua música.
O violão brasileiro tocado pelo avesso: trajetória e obra de Francisco ...
repositorio.udesc.br
Este trabalho investiga a trajetória artística e a obra musical desse violonista e compositor, buscando entender como o contexto em que Canhoto da Paraíba esteve inserido foi capaz de forjá-lo como artista, refletindo em sua música.
Canhoto da Paraíba - O Violão Brasileiro Tocado Pelo Avesso
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Gravadora Marcus Pereira Produtor: Paulinho da Viola Músicos: Canhoto da Paraíba (Francisco Soares de Araújo) : Violão Cesar Faria (Benedicto Cesar Ramos de Faria) : Violão ...
Cliquemusic : Disco : O VIOLÃO BRASILEIRO TOCADO PELO AVESSO
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1 Tua imagem (Canhoto da Paraíba) 2 Amigo Sena (Canhoto da Paraíba) 3 Corrinha (Canhoto da Paraíba) 4 Com mais de mil (Canhoto da Paraíba) 5 Lembrança que ficou (Canhoto da Paraíba) 6 Subindo ao céu (Aristides Borges) 7 Visitando o Recife (Canhoto da Paraíba) 8 Todo cuidado é pouco (Canhoto da Paraíba) 9 Revendo um amigo (Canhoto da ...
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