A viola embaixatriz de Renato Andrade: contextualização das turnês patrocinadas pela Ditadura Militar e ponderações sobre a face caipira do violeiro

Abstract

The 10th strings guitar player Renato Andrade (1932-2005), born in the states of Minas Gerais, Brazil, have been presented in 36 countries between 1978 and 1983 under the auspices of the Foreign Ministry. We tried to establish some connections between these tours and some of the achievements of policies and guidelines of the Foreign and Cultural Military Dictatorship. In addition, sought to draw a brief biography and an overview of the career of this musician who was related to the History of Music Caipira Brazil.