Música, mangues e geografia: as paisagens presentes no romance Homens e caranguejos e no álbum Da lama ao caos

Abstract

The work addresses the relationship between Geography and Music, highlighting the influence of Josué de Castro on the artistic representations of Chico Science and the manguebeat movement. Initially, the importance of studies connecting these themes in Brazil is emphasized, exemplified by research such as that of Mello (1991) and Panitz (2010). This paper seeks to highlight a cultural, social, human, and alimentary geography present in the works of Josué de Castro, the influence of composer Chico Science and Nação Zumbi, the genesis of the manguebeat movement, and the cultural scene of Recife. It utilizes artistic and cultural expressions as instruments to reveal physical, social, and cultural landscapes, allowing for an understanding of the landscapes of the city of Recife and the conditions of social subjects in the geographical space. Using materials such as Josué de Castro's book Homens e Caranguejos and Chico Science and Nação Zumbi's album Da lama ao caos, the work explores how music can unveil and reproduce geographical, social, and cultural aspects. The research is based on the premise that works of art, in this case, a novel and a musical album, convey symbolic and subtle messages about geographical and social space. The methodology employed is Bardin's (1977) Content Analysis, allowing for the coding and categorization of messages present in the materials, identifying patterns and recurring themes. The three chapters of the work are divided into exploring the geographical representation in music, the importance of rivers and mangroves for the city of Recife, the influences of Josué de Castro, and the formation of the manguebeat movement. This is achieved through a meticulous analysis of the songs on the album "Da lama ao caos" in relation to physical, cultural, and social landscapes. The investigation aims to reveal and establish connections between geography, music, and literature, identifying how artistic representations can unveil geographical, social, and human landscapes and realities. It is an attempt to understand the impact of these cultural expressions on the revelation and construction of the identity of the city of Recife, particularly in the context of the manguebeat movement.