O canto e a vida das quebradeiras de coco do Maranhão

Resumen

This work analyzes the sociocultural universe of the babassu coconut “quebradeiras” in Maranhão, through a collection of songs, in an attempt to understand from another perspective some elements that make up their views of the world. Therefore, it makes a historical reading of the sociopolitical organization of women’s groups in Maranhão territory in recent decades. Then, the text focuses on the songs, compiled in a book, entitled “Canto e enchantment in babaçuais. Popular songs selected by ‘As Encantadeiras’...”. One of the main goals is to seek expressions of their life and daily life in the corners, as well as understanding how they read the world and their own reality. In this sense, songs are not just artistic manifestations, separate from life itself. Thus, there is a reading of these compositions, in an attempt to reveal more about the world of these women, reaching what might be called “blind spots”, the unintentional elements of their expressions. Thus, trying to better understand the daily life, beliefs, fears and life perspectives of this social group. Art, literature is more than a means of distraction, as it can reveal hidden worlds and reconstruct them.