Paulin Vaqueiro

Paulin Vaqueiro is a Brazilian singer and songwriter associated with the regional subgenre of forró de vaquejada, a modern variation of forró (the quintessential Brazilian northeastern genre) that borrows elements from funk and brega, with lyrics about the everyday experiences of hard-working country people, and of course, romance. Paulin's father was both a forró singer and a vaqueiro (rodeo cowboy), and his decision to become a musician was also a way to honor his father's memory -- he passed away when Paulin was a teenager. The aspiring singer began performing covers in bar...