Anastácia e as práticas discursivas da MPB: gênero, memória e patrimônio

Abstract

This article examines the potential forgetting of the singer and composer Anastácia, the "queen of forró." We understand MPB (Brazilian Popular Music) as a discursive practice (Foucault, 2008) and its rules as formative of a patriarchal and hierarchical society. Thus, the writing of MPB's history (Certeau, 1982) would have contributed to an unjust memory regarding Anastácia's legacy. A pioneer in female composition, the artist was sidelined so that her partner, Dominguinhos, could represent forró. In seeking a national identity, MPB had the power to speak about women, regions of the country, and more. Therefore, this work proposes interviews as a tool to recover memories and correct these injustices, allowing subalternized artists to reclaim their place in history. We also address contemporary challenges that hinder the visibility of artists who have already struggled to be remembered in the 21st century. We conclude that public policies for heritage preservation and the valorization of individual narratives are essential to safeguard musical memory and ensure historical justice.