Musician Pedro Pinheiro releases album honoring local history in Brazil

Musician and historian Pedro Pinheiro is releasing a new album titled Canções do Contestado in São Miguel do Oeste, Santa Catarina, Brazil.

The project aims to preserve the collective memory of the caboclo people, a local population whose history often remains hidden behind official narratives regarding the region's development. Pinheiro uses his music to share knowledge and keep historical memories alive.

He describes his work as a way to sing about the struggles, faith, and identity of a people fighting for land, housing, and dignity. The artist believes that music should serve as a tool for social transformation and reflection rather than just providing entertainment. The album features acoustic instruments like guitars, viola caipira, and percussion. It was produced with funding from the Ministry of Culture and the local municipality through the Política Nacional Aldir Blanc de Fomento à Cultura.

Following the launch event at the Centro de Educação de Jovens e Adultos, the artist will make the album available on Spotify.