★ Forró Legend
Luiz Gonzaga
History
Luiz Gonzaga, the King of Baião, needs no introduction. Born in Exu, Pernambuco, in 1912 and passed away in 1989, Gonzaga was the main person responsible for bringing forró, baião, xote and xaxado to all of Brazil. Accordion player, singer and composer, his songs portrayed the life and customs of the northeastern backlands, with lyrics that spoke of drought, love, longing and faith. With Dominguinhos and Jackson do Pandeiro, he formed the holy trinity of forró. "Asa Branca", "Baião", "Juazeiro", "Siriri" and "O Xote das Meninas" are just a few examples of his vast repertoire that has influenced generations of artists and continues to thrill lovers of pé de serra forró. His music echoes in every June party, in every accordion circle, perpetuating the legacy of one of the greatest icons of Brazilian culture. Luiz Gonzaga is synonymous with forró, with the Northeast, with Brazil.
Discography
12 + Do Forró12 More Forró 2025
A História do Nordeste na Voz de Luiz GonzagaThe History of the Northeast in the Voice of Luiz Gonzaga 2024
O paraíso de BaiaoThe Paradise of Baião 2024
O Xote das Meninas (Remastered)The Girls' Xote (Remastered) 2023
Asa branca (Remastered)Asa Branca (Remastered) 2023
Bachianinha No. 2 / Araponga (Arr. for Guitar by Sérgio Assad)Bachianinha No. 2 / Araponga (Arranged for Guitar by Sérgio Assad) 2023
17 Sucessos17 Hits 2022
Assum PretoAssum Preto 2022
O Xote Das Meninas (Pontifexx Remix)The Xote of the Girls (Pontifexx Remix) 2022
SaudadeSaudade (Nostalgia) 2022
Baião Dos HippiesHippies' Baião 2021
Forró do BrasilForró from Brazil 2021
Aboio apaixonadoPassionate Cattle Call 2021
Meu BaiaoMy Baiao 2021
O Rei do BaiaoThe King of Baiao 2020
Radio Live in the 1940'sRadio Live in the 1940's 2020
60 Grandes Sucessos (Remastered)60 Great Hits (Remastered) 2019
Sertanejo & ForróSertanejo & Forró 2019
Instrumental (1942)Instrumental (1942) 2018
Epoca de OuroGolden Era 2018
Instrumental (1946-1947)Instrumental (1946-1947) 2018
Instrumental (1941)Instrumental (1941) 2018
Nasci CantandoI Was Born Singing 2018
Instrumental (1943)Instrumental (1943) 2018
As 30 melhoresThe 30 Best 2016
Asa BrancaWhite Wing 2016
Luiz Gonzaga EternalLuiz Gonzaga Eternal 2015
Aboios & Vaquejadas, Nos Caminhos da Fé e São João Na RoçaAboios & Vaquejadas, On the Paths of Faith and São João in the Countryside 2014
O Fole Roncou - Luiz Gonzaga 100 AnosThe Accordion Roared - Luiz Gonzaga 100 Years 2014
Baião de DoisBaião for Two 2012
A Raíz do NordesteThe Root of the Northeast 2011
Nova Bis - Luiz GonzagaNew Encore - Luiz Gonzaga 2005
Espetáculo Das Seis E MeiaThe Six Thirty Show 2005
Danado De BomDamn Good 2003
Duetos Com Mestre LuaDuets with Mestre Lua 2002
RCA 100 Anos De Música - Luiz GonzagaRCA 100 Years of Music - Luiz Gonzaga 2001
São João Do AraripeSão João of Araripe 2000
Ô Véio MachoOh, Tough Old Man 2000
São João Na RoçaSão João in the Countryside 2000
Sanfona Do PovoAccordion of the People 2000
Luiz Gonzaga Canta Seus Sucessos Com Zé DantasLuiz Gonzaga Sings His Hits with Zé Dantas 2000
CanaãCanaan 2000
Isto Que É Forró - Homenagem a Luiz GonzagaThis Is Forró - Tribute to Luiz Gonzaga 1999
Raizes NordestinasNortheastern Roots 1999
Luiz Gonzaga Sua Sanfona E Sua SimpatiaLuiz Gonzaga, His Accordion, and His Charm 1998
Eterno CantadorEternal Singer 1998
50 anos de chão50 Years of Experience 1996
JuntosTogether 1992
Forró Do Começo Ao FimForró From Beginning to End 1991
Gonzagão & FagnerGonzagão & Fagner 1991
Olha Pro CéuLook at the Sky 1990
Vou Te Matar De CheiroI'm Going to Smother You with Kisses 1989
Luiz Gonzaga E Sua SanfonaLuiz Gonzaga and His Accordion 1989
Forrobodó CiganoGypsy Forrobodó 1989
Aquarela NordestinaNortheastern Watercolor 1989
Aí Tem GonzagãoHere's Gonzagão 1988
Gonzagão & Fagner 2Gonzagão & Fagner 2 1987
De Fiá PaviTop-Notch 1987
Forró de Cabo a RaboForró From Start to Finish 1986
Sanfoneiro MachoMaster Accordionist 1985
Luiz Gonzaga & FagnerLuiz Gonzaga & Fagner 1984
Danado de BomDamn Good 1984
70 Anos de Sanfona e Simpatia70 Years of Accordion and Charm 1983
O Rei Volta Pra CasaThe King Returns Home 1982
O Canto Jovem de Luiz GonzagaThe Young Song of Luiz Gonzaga 1982
A FestaThe Party 1981
O Homem da TerraThe Man of the Land 1980
Quadrinhas e Marchinhas Vol. 2 - Vire que tem ForróQuatrains and Marchinhas Vol. 2 - Turn, There's Forró 1979
Luiz Gonzaga "Eu E Meu Pai"Luiz Gonzaga "Me and My Father" 1979
Dengo MaiorGreatest Affection 1978
Chá CutubaCutuba Tea 1977
Capim NovoNew Grass 1976
S. Paulo - QG do BaiãoSão Paulo - Baião Headquarters 1974
Daquele JeitoIn That Way 1974
Luiz GonzagaLuiz Gonzaga 1973
Luiz Gonzaga Volta Pra CurtirLuiz Gonzaga Returns to Enjoy 1972
Aquilo Bom!That Good Thing! 1972
São João QuenteHot São João 1971
Sertão 70Sertão 70 1970
Óia Eu Aqui De NovoLook, I'm Here Again 1967
O Sanfoneiro Do Povo De DeusThe Accordion Player of God's People 1967
Quadrilhas E Marchinhas JuninasJune Quadrilles and Marchinhas 1965
A Triste PartidaThe Sad Departure 1964
Pisa No Pilão (Festa Do Milho)Pound in the Mortar (Corn Festival) 1963
O Nordeste Na Voz De Luiz GonzagaThe Northeast in the Voice of Luiz Gonzaga 1962
Luiz Lua GonzagaLuiz Moon Gonzaga 1960
XamegoFlirtation 1958
O Reino do BaiãoThe Kingdom of Baião 1957
Aboios e VaquejadasAboios and Vaquejadas 1956
