Rock Paraense

Rock Paraense is a style of rock music that originated in the Brazilian state of Pará. 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 berimbau, cavaquinho, and pandeiro. The lyrics often focus on themes of social justice, environmentalism, and the struggles of the people of Pará. Rock Paraense has been popularized by bands such as Barão Vermelho, Raimundos, and Detonautas Roque Clube.