Brazilian music: what is the difference between sertanejo and forro?

razilian music: what is the difference between sertanejo and forro?
Sertanejo and forró are two distinct genres of Brazilian music, each with its own unique characteristics and cultural significance.

Sertanejo:

Often compared to American country music.

It has two main variants: raiz (roots) and universitário (university).

Raiz: Focuses on themes related to rural life, work on the ranch, and traditional cowboy culture.

Universitário: More modern and pop-oriented, with themes about love, money, and urban life.

Forró:

Originated in the Northeastern region of Brazil.

Closely associated with Brazilian June Festivals, celebrating Christian saints.

Typically played with an accordion, triangle, and zabumba (a type of drum).

It has three main rhythms: xote (slow-paced), baião (original forró), and arrasta-pé (fast-paced).

Forró is known for its lively dance style, which is usually performed in pairs.

FROM brazillianexperience.com