The "Uru Uru" project integrates music education and production with the strengthening of cultural traditions, working with children and adolescents from Afro-descendant communities in Santa Luzia do Itanhy, in the state of Sergipe, Brazil, especially in the village of Crasto.
Current Status
As a result of the first stage of the Uru Uru project, a research initiative was carried out in collaboration with the community, giving rise to the performance "O Canto da Maré", which celebrates the history and identity of the village of Crasto.
The performance brought together children from the community and NUMEQ (Nucleus of Quilombola Women Entrepreneurs), who, with their strength and wisdom, contributed their experience and commitment to keeping this cultural legacy alive.
Historic
The "Uru Uru" project combines musical education and production with the strengthening of cultural traditions, working with children and adolescents from Afro-descendant communities in Santa Luzia do Itanhy, especially in the village of Crasto, in the Brazilian state of Sergipe.
The project's name refers to the traditional singing of women shellfish gatherers, who collect aratu—a small crab that represents the main source of income for local riverside families.
The initiative emerged from the work carried out by THP in the region, which included soundtracks (PLOC) and instrumental rhythm training (Baião). Recently, a women’s movement in Crasto organized to revive their ancestral cultural traditions, with a focus on Samba de Coco and Reisado.
The project aims to offer music training courses and percussion instrument building workshops, promoting the transmission of cultural traditions to children and adolescents from local villages, starting with the group in Crasto. In addition, the musical production links PLOC with Uru Uru, valuing local culture and creating innovative and regionally distinctive music products aimed at attracting younger generations. The goal is to engage and empower young people in a process of reviving and strengthening the cultural traditions of Afro-descendant communities in Santa Luzia do Itanhy, combining local leadership, art, design, and innovation.
Results
4
Village served
49
Participants
4
Para-folkloric shows presented
4
Songs produced and released on an EP
Gallery
Interaction with others projects
