Rock Paraibano

Rock Paraibano is a Brazilian rock music genre that originated in the state of Paraíba in the late 1970s. It is characterized by its heavy use of electric guitars, synthesizers, and drums, as well as its incorporation of traditional Brazilian rhythms and instruments such as the zabumba, triangle, and pandeiro. The lyrics of Rock Paraibano songs often focus on themes of love, social justice, and politics. The genre has been popularized by artists such as Alceu Valença, Geraldo Azevedo, and Elba Ramalho.