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Summary

Jongo is an Afro-Brazilian musical and social practice joining drums, responsive singing and dance in communities of southeastern Brazil. Its short sung points, or pontos, may carry praise, humour, memory, a challenge or an indirect message. Their meaning depends on shared knowledge as well as literal words. Jongo is therefore more than a rhythmic ancestor of later samba. It is a continuing way of gathering, remembering and speaking within communities whose histories connect rural labour, migration and Black cultural self-determination. [1]

Contemporary and trending

Jongo da Serrinha’s current project records identify a participatory archive inventory in execution, combining community mobilization, guided visits, conversation and collaborative documentation. Its school and community programmes connect performance with sustained transmission. A separate Saberes Jongueiros proposal is listed as awaiting signature; these different states should not be presented as completed activity. [2]

History

Jongo developed among African-descended communities under slavery, particularly in southeastern coffee and sugar-growing regions, with strong relationships to Central African Bantu-language histories. The Paraíba Valley became a major landscape of practice. After abolition, migration, urban growth and changing work altered its settings, while families carried repertories and social knowledge into new places. Rio’s Serrinha is one influential urban continuation rather than the sole origin. Twentieth-century collecting and heritage recognition later created additional public frames. Local communities maintained the practice through these changes, sometimes with very limited outside recognition.

Musical characteristics

Low and higher drums create complementary layers beneath the leader and chorus; names, numbers and supporting instruments vary locally. A ponto can be repeated, varied, answered or interrupted according to the event’s rules. Dance and the disposition of the roda shape how singers and drummers relate. Reverence for drums and ancestors may be materially relevant to participation. A written lyric or beat transcription captures only a portion of the practice. Listen for the moment a new voice enters, how the response settles and how a short phrase acquires force through repetition.

Geography and communities

The Paraíba Valley, southern Rio and related São Paulo and Minas communities form an interconnected core. Northern Rio and Espírito Santo have other living jongo/caxambu landscapes that a Rio-centred celebrity map would miss. Broad overlapping fields include rural and urban communities between recorded sites. Their edges remain approximations because jongo is held in particular networks rather than uniformly across every neighbourhood. The purpose is to make the regional world visible, not certify which places have the most authentic group or reduce a four-state tradition to one cultural centre.

Artists

Mestre Darcy and Vovó Maria Joana are central references for Jongo da Serrinha’s history. Community groups in places such as Pinheiral, the Paraíba Valley and Espírito Santo offer distinct repertoires and styles. Their own credits and explanations are the best guides to names and responsibilities. Clementina de Jesus provides another powerful route into Afro-Brazilian vocal memory, though her entire recorded repertoire is not jongo. A good introduction compares several communities, recognising elders, lead singers, chorus members and drummers rather than seeking a single representative star.

Representative performances

These recordings offer listening examples of the genre. Notes identify the performance setting and any adaptation or mixed repertoire.

MuGlobe listening profile
Repertoire Field use Notes
traditional regional Comprehensive catalogue; recent discovery is prioritized and worthwhile older music remains playable. Preserve specific recording contexts and dates.
MuGlobe representative performances
Artist Performance / song / title Embedded player URL Notes Repertoire kind Repertoire date Recording date Format Opening Places Fit Evidence Review note MuGlobe favorite Current hit Authentic
Jongo da Serrinha Guiomar — Circo Voador 2017 https://www.youtube.com/embed/zvbxXX2A92A The venue’s concert recording presents a named jongo group and song in a staged performance context.[3] traditional unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown pending Existing recording Legacy unscoped accepted recording retained; migration does not assert new dates or per-country variants. Existing musical notes and native citations are preserved. false false false
Jongo do Tamandaré with Araci and Dona Mazé Eighth Jongueiros Gathering — Guaratinguetá 2003 https://www.youtube.com/embed/qPFKjrqjjoA The documented gathering includes an opening before the Tamandaré performance, beginning around five minutes in. The uploader identifies the participating singers and their points.[4] traditional unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown pending Existing recording Legacy unscoped accepted recording retained; migration does not assert new dates or per-country variants. Existing musical notes and native citations are preserved. false false false
Verónica Fernandes; Teclas Percutidas Medley de Jongos da Serrinha| Teclas Percutidas: Ao vivo em estúdio https://www.youtube.com/embed/xmzbNr_o9rs Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Teclas Percutidas. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Credited piano-led arrangement/medley of jongos, explicitly an adaptation rather than traditional drum-circle instrumentation. Video publication: 2026-08-31; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[5] traditional unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Teclas Percutidas. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Credited piano-led arrangement/medley of jongos, explicitly an adaptation rather than traditional drum-circle instrumentation. false false false
Mestre Dengo and jongo circle Roda de Jongo com Mestre Dengo no Lançamento da Coletânea Traços Afro-indígenas https://www.youtube.com/embed/ogWcmZcYHok Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Kuumba Gestão Cultural. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Video publication: 2026-08-01; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[6] traditional unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Kuumba Gestão Cultural. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. false false false
Jongo de São Benedito Sol e Lua 2º Festival de Caxambu de Pedra Branca https://www.youtube.com/embed/Pn5grcCcd0c Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Jongo de São Benedito Sol e Lua. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Festival took place August26–27,2023; exact day of this performance unknown. Video publication: 2023-08-29; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[7] traditional unknown unknown live unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Jongo de São Benedito Sol e Lua. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Festival took place August26–27,2023; exact day of this performance unknown. false false false
Jongo de São Benedito Sol e Lua Jongo de Sao Benedito Sol e Lua https://www.youtube.com/embed/M0vvqrpePDw Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: FestRecPot - Festival da Cultura Popular. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Video publication: 2022-12-13; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[8] traditional unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: FestRecPot - Festival da Cultura Popular. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. false false false
Jongo da Serrinha; Lazir Sinval; Deli Monteiro; Cida Santana jongo da serrinha @ fundição progresso: apresentação dos jongueiros / caxambu de sá maria https://www.youtube.com/embed/t_IgvqZ5Xv0 Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: donniedarko73. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2022-11-18. Video publication: 2022-11-19; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[9] traditional unknown 2022-11-18 unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: donniedarko73. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2022-11-18. false false false
Jongo da Serrinha jongo da serrinha @ fundição progresso: pisei na pedra / ao som do caxambu https://www.youtube.com/embed/t5J7FyGPj2o Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: donniedarko73. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2022-11-18. Video publication: 2022-11-19; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[10] traditional unknown 2022-11-18 unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: donniedarko73. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2022-11-18. false false false
Jongo dos Guaianás Jongo dos Guaianás - São Benedito https://www.youtube.com/embed/N3drPD81Ars Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Jongo dos Guaianás. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Video publication: 2022-04-30; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[11] traditional unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Jongo dos Guaianás. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. false false false
Jongo São Cosme e São Damião 1º Festival Vila Musical | Jongo São Cosme e São Damião https://www.youtube.com/embed/Jak4mGV9yCM Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Festival Vila Musical. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Video publication: 2021-10-28; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[12] traditional unknown unknown live unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Festival Vila Musical. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. false false false
Jongo de São Benedito, São Mateus 06. JONGO DE SÃO BENEDITO - São Mateus https://www.youtube.com/embed/IsOltea548Q Faculdade Municipal de Linhares. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Video publication: 2021-10-08; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[13] traditional unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: FACELI | Faculdade Municipal de Linhares. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. false false false
Jongo do Tamandaré Jongo do Tamandaré Guaratinguetá SP https://www.youtube.com/embed/Dv4uqj6YXp8 Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Renato Ihu. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Video publication: 2021-03-15; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[14] traditional unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Renato Ihu. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. false false false
Jongo de São Benedito, Alfredo Chaves Jongo de São Benedito Alfredo Chaves https://www.youtube.com/embed/YVkexDi4pFw Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: FestRecPot - Festival da Cultura Popular. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Video publication: 2021-03-04; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[15] traditional unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: FestRecPot - Festival da Cultura Popular. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. false false false
Mestre Darcy do Jongo and Jongo da Serrinha Mestre Darcy Jongo da Serrinha https://www.youtube.com/embed/roF_Z3D-0N0 Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Jongo di Volta . Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Video publication: 2021-02-05; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[16] traditional unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Jongo di Volta . Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. false false false
Totonho; Jongo do Tamandaré CHD_2019_6_30 - Guaratinguetá, SP - Festa de São Pedro - Jongo do Tamandaré - Totonho - Vou contar https://www.youtube.com/embed/tMhfo1FBTeY Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Projeto Acervo das Tradicoes. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2019-06-30. Different complete jongo points from the same community event; Henry Durante is the recordist, not the singer. Video publication: 2020-12-23; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[17] traditional unknown 2019-06-30 unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Projeto Acervo das Tradicoes. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2019-06-30. Different complete jongo points from the same community event; Henry Durante is the recordist, not the singer. false false false
Totonho; Jongo do Tamandaré CHD_2019_6_30 - Guaratinguetá, SP - Festa de São Pedro - Jongo do Tamandaré - Totonho - Eu plantei https://www.youtube.com/embed/YsIgGYd9Aew Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Projeto Acervo das Tradicoes. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2019-06-30. Different complete jongo points from the same community event; Henry Durante is the recordist, not the singer. Video publication: 2020-12-23; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[18] traditional unknown 2019-06-30 unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Projeto Acervo das Tradicoes. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2019-06-30. Different complete jongo points from the same community event; Henry Durante is the recordist, not the singer. false false false
Mestre Darcy do Jongo and Jongo da Serrinha Mestre Darcy do jongo. https://www.youtube.com/embed/sTw66DzqJ48 Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Alcir dias Soares. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Video publication: 2020-08-02; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[19] traditional unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Alcir dias Soares. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. false false false
Jongo da Serrinha Dançando Caxambu, Quero Ver Quem Dança Jongo https://www.youtube.com/embed/QYfZMET8WMo Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Jongo da Serrinha - Topic. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Distributor release date: 2020-06-16; reissue dates do not establish the original session. Video publication: 2020-06-15; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[20] traditional unknown unknown audio unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Jongo da Serrinha - Topic. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Distributor release date: 2020-06-16; reissue dates do not establish the original session. false false false
Mestre Darcy; Vovó Maria Joana; Jongo da Serrinha Jongo com Mestre Darcy e Vovó Maria Joana https://www.youtube.com/embed/PawPdq4CC3Q Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Museu Africano. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Video publication: 2020-06-10; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[21] traditional unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Museu Africano. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. false false false
Mestre Darcy; Dona Su do Jongo Mestre Darcy e Dona Su do Jongo https://www.youtube.com/embed/P5fsZNsyvDg Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Félix Nadar. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Video publication: 2020-03-04; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[22] traditional unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Félix Nadar. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. false false false
Mestre Darcy; Dona Su do Jongo Guiomar Mestre Darcy e Dona Su do Jongo https://www.youtube.com/embed/plq4JtpAyhs Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Félix Nadar. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Video publication: 2020-03-04; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[23] traditional unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Félix Nadar. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. false false false
Jongo de São Benedito e São Sebastião Jongo de São Benedito e São Sebastião(1) https://www.youtube.com/embed/run9xuGALm4 Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Janio Pires. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Video publication: 2020-01-19; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[24] traditional unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Janio Pires. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. false false false
Jongo do Tamandaré Grupo de jongo Tamandaré de Guaratinguetá sp https://www.youtube.com/embed/ab2r9T0DtOs Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Andre Luiz jongo guara Luiz. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2019-09-01. Video publication: 2019-09-03; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[25] traditional unknown 2019-09-01 unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Andre Luiz jongo guara Luiz. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2019-09-01. false false false
Jongo de São Benedito Sol e Lua Jongo Sol e Lua https://www.youtube.com/embed/BmTPTHLlCF0 Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: JEFERSON MULINARI. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Video publication: 2019-06-26; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[26] traditional unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: JEFERSON MULINARI. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. false false false
Mestre Darcy do Jongo and Jongo da Serrinha Jongo (Mestre Darcy do Jongo) https://www.youtube.com/embed/X0_PZKwLd-Q Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Lavínia Viana. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Video publication: 2018-11-29; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[27] traditional unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Lavínia Viana. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. false false false
Grupo Cachuera! Roda de Jongo no Espaço Cachuera! https://www.youtube.com/embed/n2tNHLVqVhQ Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Pôr do Som. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Video publication: 2018-05-22; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[28] traditional unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Pôr do Som. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. false false false
José Carlos dos Santos (Zé Carlos); Jongo do Tamandaré Pontos para abrir o jongo https://www.youtube.com/embed/lkNS6T_-4f0 Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Outras Vozes. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Source generic introduction references1994 but specific recording credit says03/07/1999; retain exact-credit date as a source note rather than assert conflicting session date. Chico Custódio is the composer, Zé Carlos the interpreter. Video publication: 2017-11-21; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[29] traditional unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Outras Vozes. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Source generic introduction references1994 but specific recording credit says03/07/1999; retain exact-credit date as a source note rather than assert conflicting session date. Chico Custódio is the composer, Zé Carlos the interpreter. false false false
Espírito Santo caxambu/jongo musicians (uncredited) Caxambu e jongo pura raiz es. https://www.youtube.com/embed/e7hz3th0ra4 Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Anhinha_rpvoficial. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Video publication: 2017-06-06; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[30] traditional unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Anhinha_rpvoficial. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. false false false
Quilombo São José da Serra jongueiros Jongo "Sou Quilombola" https://www.youtube.com/embed/Jh7gNNs6N3Q Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: José Carlos Oliveira. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Video publication: 2016-05-19; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[31] traditional unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: José Carlos Oliveira. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. false false false
Jongo do Tamandaré Jongo do Tamandaré - Noite dos Tambores 2011 https://www.youtube.com/embed/HOj-k-FODS0 Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: NOITE DOS TAMBORES. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2011. Video publication: 2015-09-02; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[32] traditional unknown 2011 unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: NOITE DOS TAMBORES. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2011. false false false
Jongo da Serrinha Serrinha, é lá que o Jongo mora!!! Jongo na Serrinha https://www.youtube.com/embed/aqqsCd1iEBM Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Imperio Serrano Museu Virtual. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2014-12-28. Video publication: 2015-03-01; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[33] traditional unknown 2014-12-28 unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Imperio Serrano Museu Virtual. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2014-12-28. false false false
Clementina de Jesus Clementina de Jesus - PONTO DE JONGO - Tradicional https://www.youtube.com/embed/MJe6L1EdCKw Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: luciano hortencio. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 1974. Video publication: 2014-06-24; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[34] traditional unknown 1974 unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: luciano hortencio. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 1974. false false false
Daniel Reverendo; Grupo Cachuera! Daniel Reverendo - Roda de Jongo na Associação Cachuera https://www.youtube.com/embed/D4cQJ4v7hxQ Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Pôr do Som. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Video publication: 2014-02-14; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[35] traditional unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Pôr do Som. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. false false false
Grupo Cachuera!; Marcela Elena Varconte; Fernando Boi; Clerouak Grupo Cachuera - Roda de Jongo na Associação Cachuera! https://www.youtube.com/embed/JHzZNvTxb1I Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Pôr do Som. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2012-06. Video publication: 2013-04-25; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[36] traditional unknown 2012-06 unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Pôr do Som. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2012-06. false false false
Grupo Cachuera! Grupo Cachuera - Eu vou abrir meu congo - Roda de Jongo no Espaço Cachuera! https://www.youtube.com/embed/gpcmWo_K0NY Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Pôr do Som. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2012-06. Video publication: 2013-04-10; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[37] traditional unknown 2012-06 unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Pôr do Som. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2012-06. false false false
Grupo Cachuera! Grupo Cachuera! - Roda de Jongo no Espaço Cachuera (Ponto de Jongo do Tamandaré, Guaratinguetá--SP) https://www.youtube.com/embed/a_1uj0e3bD8 Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Pôr do Som. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2012-06. Video publication: 2013-04-05; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[38] traditional unknown 2012-06 unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Pôr do Som. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2012-06. false false false
Grupo Cachuera! Grupo Cachuera! - Saravá, jongueiro velho https://www.youtube.com/embed/koJRNGMY4jY Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Pôr do Som. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2012-06. Jeferson Alves de Oliveira credited as author of Saravá Jongueiro Velho; actual ensemble Grupo Cachuera! Video publication: 2013-04-05; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[39] traditional unknown 2012-06 unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Pôr do Som. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2012-06. Jeferson Alves de Oliveira credited as author of Saravá Jongueiro Velho; actual ensemble Grupo Cachuera! false false false
Jongo da Lapa JONGO DEBAIXO DA LUA https://www.youtube.com/embed/p_MQmjKX_RU Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: JONGO DA LAPA. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Video publication: 2012-11-19; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[40] traditional unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: JONGO DA LAPA. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. false false false
Jongo do Tamandaré Jongo Tamandaré - Guaratinguetá-SP https://www.youtube.com/embed/w6qhuze3O3Y Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: SambaseCongadas. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Video publication: 2011-08-06; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[41] traditional unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: SambaseCongadas. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. false false false
Caxambu de Porciúncula Apresentação Caxambu Porciúncula - RJ /07 https://www.youtube.com/embed/8LIJoo4y9WI Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: culturaporciuncula. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Video publication: 2009-03-26; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[42] traditional unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: culturaporciuncula. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. false false false
Mestre Darcy do Jongo and Jongo da Serrinha JONGO COM MESTRE DARCY https://www.youtube.com/embed/mLSixyqOloY Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Luiz Claudio Martins. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Video publication: 2007-06-02; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.[43] traditional unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown supported Recording/context source Reviewed Jongo musical recording. Source: Luiz Claudio Martins. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. false false false

Related genres

Samba and Partido alto offer related urban histories without reducing jongo to a precursor that no longer exists. Congado and Reinado music and Congo capixaba are distinct neighbouring community practices, with their own ensembles and responsibilities.


References and further reading

  1. ↑ Jongo no Sudeste — Iphan Bem Brasileiro.
  2. ↑ Jongo da Serrinha, Projetos Celebrados. Access note: Relevant project records read; in-execution and pending-signature projects distinguished.
  3. ↑ Jongo da Serrinha — Guiomar — Circo Voador 2017. YouTube recording; metadata checked 2026-10-18.
  4. ↑ Jongo do Tamandaré with Araci and Dona Mazé — Eighth Jongueiros Gathering — Guaratinguetá 2003. YouTube recording; metadata checked 2026-10-18.
  5. ↑ Medley de Jongos da Serrinha| Teclas Percutidas: Ao vivo em estúdio.
  6. ↑ Roda de Jongo com Mestre Dengo no Lançamento da Coletânea Traços Afro-indígenas.
  7. ↑ 2º Festival de Caxambu de Pedra Branca.
  8. ↑ Jongo de Sao Benedito Sol e Lua.
  9. ↑ jongo da serrinha @ fundição progresso: apresentação dos jongueiros / caxambu de sá maria.
  10. ↑ jongo da serrinha @ fundição progresso: pisei na pedra / ao som do caxambu.
  11. ↑ Jongo dos Guaianás - São Benedito.
  12. ↑ 1º Festival Vila Musical | Jongo São Cosme e São Damião.
  13. ↑ 06. JONGO DE SÃO BENEDITO - São Mateus.
  14. ↑ Jongo do Tamandaré Guaratinguetá SP.
  15. ↑ Jongo de São Benedito Alfredo Chaves.
  16. ↑ Mestre Darcy Jongo da Serrinha.
  17. ↑ CHD_2019_6_30 - Guaratinguetá, SP - Festa de São Pedro - Jongo do Tamandaré - Totonho - Vou contar.
  18. ↑ CHD_2019_6_30 - Guaratinguetá, SP - Festa de São Pedro - Jongo do Tamandaré - Totonho - Eu plantei.
  19. ↑ Mestre Darcy do jongo..
  20. ↑ Dançando Caxambu, Quero Ver Quem Dança Jongo.
  21. ↑ Jongo com Mestre Darcy e Vovó Maria Joana.
  22. ↑ Mestre Darcy e Dona Su do Jongo.
  23. ↑ Guiomar Mestre Darcy e Dona Su do Jongo.
  24. ↑ Jongo de São Benedito e São Sebastião(1).
  25. ↑ Grupo de jongo Tamandaré de Guaratinguetá sp.
  26. ↑ Jongo Sol e Lua.
  27. ↑ Jongo (Mestre Darcy do Jongo).
  28. ↑ Roda de Jongo no Espaço Cachuera!.
  29. ↑ Pontos para abrir o jongo.
  30. ↑ Caxambu e jongo pura raiz es..
  31. ↑ Jongo "Sou Quilombola".
  32. ↑ Jongo do Tamandaré - Noite dos Tambores 2011.
  33. ↑ Serrinha, é lá que o Jongo mora!!! Jongo na Serrinha.
  34. ↑ Clementina de Jesus - PONTO DE JONGO - Tradicional.
  35. ↑ Daniel Reverendo - Roda de Jongo na Associação Cachuera.
  36. ↑ Grupo Cachuera - Roda de Jongo na Associação Cachuera!.
  37. ↑ Grupo Cachuera - Eu vou abrir meu congo - Roda de Jongo no Espaço Cachuera!.
  38. ↑ Grupo Cachuera! - Roda de Jongo no Espaço Cachuera (Ponto de Jongo do Tamandaré, Guaratinguetá--SP).
  39. ↑ Grupo Cachuera! - Saravá, jongueiro velho.
  40. ↑ JONGO DEBAIXO DA LUA.
  41. ↑ Jongo Tamandaré - Guaratinguetá-SP.
  42. ↑ Apresentação Caxambu Porciúncula - RJ /07.
  43. ↑ JONGO COM MESTRE DARCY.

Hotspot mushrooms

Retain existing Vale do Paraíba and north Rio–Espírito Santo landscapes; current evidence concerns transmission and relationships.

The fields express editorial judgments about relative musical affinity and reach, not measured audience shares. Radius is the zero edge of a linear fade; same-genre overlaps combine by maximum.

MuGlobe hotspot mushrooms
ID Location Latitude Longitude Radius (km) Strength Notes
jongo-paraiba Paraíba Valley–southern Rio jongo communities -22.5 -44.5 650.0 1.0 Continuous historical and living rural/urban network, including nearby Minas and São Paulo.
jongo-northern-southeast Northern Rio–Espírito Santo caxambu/jongo landscape -20.3 -41.3 670.0 0.82 Distinct connected community worlds beyond the familiar Rio core.
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