Maracatu is a traditional Afro-Brazilian music genre that originated in the state of Pernambuco. It is characterized by the use of large percussion ensembles, including drums, bells, and shakers, as well as call-and-response singing. The music is often associated with religious and cultural celebrations, and has a strong connection to the history of slavery in Brazil. Maracatu has experienced a resurgence in popularity in recent years, with contemporary artists incorporating elements of the genre into their music.
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List of maracatu artists
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| # | name | Popularity | instrumentalness | danceability | energy | acousticness | Happiness | tempo | followers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 0 | 62 | 48 | 32 | 75 | 94 | 24228 | |
| 2 | 33 | 0 | 67 | 59 | 35 | 82 | 131 | 27893 | |
| 3 | 32 | 0 | 59 | 58 | 43 | 60 | 115 | 57413 | |
| 4 | 29 | 1 | 53 | 49 | 49 | 44 | 106 | 25172 | |
| 5 | 26 | 1 | 66 | 45 | 22 | 82 | 111 | 25940 | |
| 6 | 20 | 0 | 60 | 65 | 44 | 78 | 143 | 17582 | |
| 7 | 11 | 0 | 56 | 81 | 55 | 82 | 104 | 2145 | |
| 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1286 | |
| 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2183 | |
| 10 | 7 | 2 | 51 | 81 | 6 | 65 | 129 | 876 | |
| 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2086 | |
| 12 | 4 | 0 | 56 | 68 | 19 | 47 | 98 | 505 | |
| 13 | 3 | 86 | 76 | 80 | 10 | 81 | 112 | 1059 | |
| 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 117 | |
| 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 360 | |
| 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 571 | |
| 17 | 2 | 0 | 67 | 53 | 30 | 40 | 98 | 551 | |
| 18 | 1 | 0 | 54 | 56 | 53 | 53 | 127 | 57 | |
| 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 562 | |
| 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2872 | |
| 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54 | |
| 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | |
| 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 87 | |
| 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 102 | |
| 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 |