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Música goiana refers to the popular and independent music made in the Brazilian state of Goiás, especially around Goiânia. It blends rural, “caipira” roots (viola caipira, modas de viola, catira-derived rhythms) with the polished pop-country of modern sertanejo and, since the 2000s, a vibrant indie/rock scene often labeled “Goiânia Rock City.” At one pole, it carries the lyrical imagery of the Cerrado, small-town romance, and everyday work—typical of Goiás’ countryside traditions. At the other, it embraces stadium-ready sertanejo ballads and dancefloor-oriented hits produced in slick studios that helped turn Goiânia into a commercial hub for Brazilian country-pop. In parallel, the city fostered fuzzed-out garage, stoner, and psych-indie bands—evidence of a diverse ecosystem that puts traditional instruments alongside electric guitars and modern production.