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Composed by Antonio Augusto Da Silva Fagundes and Euclides Fagundes Filho. Arranged by Marcelo Borba. Country,Folk,Multicultural,Standards,Traditional,World. Chords/Lyrics. 3 pages. Marcelo Borba #1069849. Published by Marcelo Borba (A0.1493187).
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"Canto Alegretense" é uma das canções mais emblemáticas da música tradicionalista gaúcha, muito conhecida e apreciada no Rio Grande do Sul e entre comunidades gaúchas no Brasil e no exterior. Ela foi composta em 1983 por Nico Fagundes (letra) e Bagre Fagundes (melodia), dois irmãos que são figuras importantes na cultura e na música regional do sul do Brasil.
### Contexto e Significado
A canção é uma celebração da cidade de Alegrete, localizada na fronteira oeste do Rio Grande do Sul, e da identidade cultural dos gaúchos. A letra expressa o orgulho pela terra, pela história e pelas tradições do povo do sul, evocando imagens da paisagem pampiana e dos costumes locais.
### Letra
A letra de "Canto Alegretense" é carregada de simbolismo e sentimento. Ela começa com uma saudação ao Alegrete, descrevendo a cidade como um lugar acolhedor e de grande significado para aqueles que têm raÃzes na região. Ao longo da canção, são mencionados elementos da cultura gaúcha, como o "poncho", o "mate" e a "bombaixa", além de referências ao céu e à terra, que têm um profundo significado no imaginário coletivo dos gaúchos.
### Impacto Cultural
Desde seu lançamento, "Canto Alegretense" tornou-se um hino extraoficial do Rio Grande do Sul e é frequentemente interpretada em festivais, rodeios, e eventos culturais do estado. A música tem um forte apelo emocional e é vista como um sÃmbolo da resistência cultural e da preservação das tradições gaúchas.
Essa canção, com sua melodia marcante e letra poética, continua a ser uma das mais queridas e representativas da música regional do Rio Grande do Sul.
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"Canto Alegretense" is one of the most emblematic songs of traditional Gaúcho music, widely known and appreciated in Rio Grande do Sul and among Gaúcho communities in Brazil and abroad. It was composed in 1983 by Nico Fagundes (lyrics) and Bagre Fagundes (melody), two brothers who are important figures in the culture and music of southern Brazil.
### Context and Meaning
The song is a celebration of the city of Alegrete, located in the western border of Rio Grande do Sul, and the cultural identity of the Gaúchos. The lyrics express pride in the land, history, and traditions of the southern people, evoking images of the pampas landscape and local customs.
### Lyrics
The lyrics of "Canto Alegretense" are rich in symbolism and emotion. It begins with a salute to Alegrete, describing the city as a welcoming place of great significance for those with roots in the region. Throughout the song, elements of Gaúcho culture are mentioned, such as the "poncho," "mate," and "bombaixa," as well as references to the sky and the land, which hold deep meaning in the collective imagination of the Gaúchos.
### Cultural Impact
Since its release, "Canto Alegretense" has become an unofficial anthem of Rio Grande do Sul and is often performed at festivals, rodeos, and cultural events across the state. The song has a strong emotional appeal and is seen as a symbol of cultural resistance and the preservation of Gaúcho traditions.
With its striking melody and poetic lyrics, this song remains one of the most beloved and representative pieces of regional music in Rio Grande do Sul.
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