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Encyclopedia > Boi (music)

Boi is a style of Central Amazonian folk music now moving into the mainstream in Brazil. The name Amazon may refer to several concepts: The legendary Amazons, women renowned in antiquity for their prowess in battle. ... Folk music, in the original sense of the term, is music by and of the people. ...


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DUNGEON DRAGON: Home (1206 words)
The music created by Jimi Hendrix in his time was said to be experimental but the same could also be said for the present.
Geechy Boi aka Infinique is an exceptional solo artist and has taken on many projects with the same fervor and committed effort as with the Dungeon Family 2nd Generation.
Geechy Boi is currently forming his own label know as Renegade and is now back in the studios creating his new album "Surprise Takeover." With focus on the street life experience, his intoxicating lyrics and vocals are sure to leave you spellbound.
Boi Bumba (1647 words)
Boi is a style of music and dance that celebrates the history of the people of the region.
Boi Bumba takes place on the 28th, 29th and 30th of June on the island of Parintins (a 1 hr 15 min flight or 26 hr boat ride from Manaus) and is a competition by two groups (or Corrals) from Manaus of Boi dancers, singers and bands.
Boi Manaus takes place in October at the sambodromo in Manaus and is a lesser-known younger sister to the boi of Paratins.
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