A emoção na música pernambucana e periférica: o amor nos tempos do brega romântico

Abstract

Emotions are culturally constructed and historically shaped by the context in which they are embedded, manifesting symbolically through cultural, social, and artistic expressions. Emotions, especially love, are influenced by the cultural context of the society in which they exist, such as gender performance and classes. The article aims to study emotions and analyze the expression of love found in romantic brega music produced in the state of Pernambuco. The study process was conducted through qualitative research, drawing on classical and contemporary theorists of the Anthropology of Emotions. Field research was carried out at brega shows and carnival events. Interviews with listeners were conducted, and some songs were analyzed using interpretative methods. Through this musical style, it is possible to envision a specific cultural field with social and emotional factors embedded in the construction of lyrics, which relate to the perceived meaning of love by both listeners and music producers.