# Brazilian musical celebrations and reinterpretations

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> Updated: 2026-08-24T13:48:11.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 3.

Brazilian music is being celebrated through various cultural initiatives, including a festival performance in Florianópolis titled ‘100 Years of Brazilian Popular Music’ and the launch of the ‘Chico 2.0’ project.

The ‘Chico 2.0’ project, a collaboration between Universal Music Brasil, Tha House Company, and FRecords (also referred to as Favela Records), focuses on reimagining the repertoire of Chico Buarque. Under the musical direction of Alê Siqueira and the conceptualization of Felipe Poeta, the initiative seeks to bridge musical generations by blending Buarque’s classic compositions with contemporary genres such as rap, trap, funk, R&B, soul, and new MPB.

Released in two parts, the first installment—consisting of ten tracks—became available on digital platforms on August 21, 2026, with a second part scheduled for October. The project features a diverse array of artists, including MC Cabelinho, Xênia França, Dexter, Grag Queen, Tasha & Tracie, Don L, MC Livinho, Budah, TZ da Coronel, Júlia Mestre, Vandal, Bela Maria, and Maurício Pazz. Notable reinterpretations include ‘Cálice’ by Xênia França and MC Cabelinho, ‘Construção’ by Dexter, Maurício Pazz, and MC Livinho, and ‘Deus Lhe Pague’ by Tasha & Tracie.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Chico Buarque's work reimagined in new 'Chico 2.0' project

The ‘Chico 2.0’ project brings together rap, funk, and MPB artists to reimagine the classic works of Chico Buarque, blending traditional Brazilian compositions with modern genres.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chico-buarques-work-reimagined-in-new-chico-20-project

### 2026-08-19: Chico Buarque repertoire reimagined in ‘Chico 2.0’ project

The ‘Chico 2.0’ project reimagines Chico Buarque’s classic songs through contemporary genres like rap, trap, and funk, featuring artists such as MC Cabelinho and Dexter.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chico-buarque-repertoire-reimagined-in-chico-20-project

### 2026-08-17: Brazilian music celebrated through new festival show and Chico Buarque reinterpretations

Brazilian music is being celebrated through the Franz Cabaret Cultural Festival's century-spanning show and the ‘Chico 2.0’ album, which reimagines Chico Buarque’s classics through funk and rap.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-music-celebrated-through-new-festival-show-and-chico-buarque-reinterpretations

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