Pena branca

Pena Branca e Xavantinho were one of the most artistic and original duos of the contemporary "caipira" (hillbilly) universe. They were also innovative by including in their repertory pieces by urban composers like Djavan, Caetano Veloso, and Milton Nascimento. The quality of their interpretations was acknowledged by artists like Milton Nascimento, Fagner, Almir Sater, Tião Carreiro, and Renato Teixeira. They received four Prêmio Sharp awards and an APCA. In 1993, their success took them to international performances in the U.S. The two brothers started to sing together in 19...