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Genre
forro
Parent Genre: country

Forró is a popular music genre originating from Northeastern Brazil, characterized by its upbeat rhythms and accordion-driven melodies. It is often associated with traditional dance styles such as the quadrilha and the baião. In recent years, forró has undergone a modernization with the incorporation of electronic beats and other contemporary elements. This has led to the emergence of new sub-genres such as forró universitário and forró eletrônico. The genre has gained popularity across Brazil and beyond, with many artists achieving mainstream success.


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List of forro artists

Here is a list of forro artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the forro genre. You can find out what forro genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.

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