MÚSICA E IDENTIDADE NO CATOLICISMO POPULAR EM GOIÁS: Um estudo sobre a Folia de Reis e a Romaria ao Divino Pai Eterno

Abstract

The objective of this study is to establish the identity profile of popular Catholicism in the state of Goiás, having music as its main constituent elements. In order to achieve its results, this study is organized as a theoretical investigative process which consists of two parts: the first one is conceived of a conceptual nature and the second one is based on field research. As the exponent of popular Catholicism in Goiás, the current study elects the Folia de Reis and the Romaria to the Divino Pai Eterno. As far as Folias de Reis are concerned, this study focuses on a more complete analysis of this phenomenon bringing about multiple profiles analyses, emphasizing its musical aspects. As to the Romaria to the Divino Pai Eterno the study focus on the events that occur in the Municipality of the city of Trindade in the state of Goiás, making explicit that the music work is co-responsible for the imposition of religious identity as well as for its perpetuation. Among the results obtained by the research analyses it is emphasized that music is not merely an increment adjacent to the social network, but an indispensable component in its structuring, especially in what concerns the formation and maintenance of identities, as privileged instrument of communication, as an element of social cohesion or as a vehicle for the propagation of the faith.