At the Atabaque de Ouro Awards, Maurício Magu and the group Reza Cantada performed the song “Gira Aberta de Malandro,” celebrating the figure of Seu Zé Pilintra as a symbol of protection, wisdom, and spiritual resilience. Through music and personal testimonies, the performance reflected on loss, resilience, and reconnection with faith, highlighting the importance of preserving ancestral heritage without sacrificing dialogue with modernity. The moment reaffirmed the power of these songs as a tool for identity, belonging, and the continuity of Afro-Brazilian traditions.
