The video documents Alexandre de Ogum’s participation in the 19th Atabaque de Ouro Awards, held at the GRES Portela parade ground. In an interview, Alexandre emphasizes the vital importance of the festival to Afro-Brazilian culture, explaining that, since Umbanda has no sacred text, its principles and stories are preserved and passed down orally through songs. He describes the event as the “Brazilian championship” of curimbas, essential for revitalizing these traditions in the terreiros. The second half of the video features Alexandre’s thrilling performance on stage, where he sings a song dedicated to Exu do Lodo, accompanied by percussionists and an immersive theatrical performance representing the entity.
