Forró
Forró is a vibrant Brazilian dance genre from the Northeast, defined by the interplay of the sanfona (accordion), zabumba bass drum, and triangle. It features a percussive, syncopated drive essential for traditional partner dancing.
Origin: Northeast Brazil (Pernambuco, Paraíba, Ceará).
Era: 1940s-present, popularized by Luiz Gonzaga in the 1940s-50s.