Genival Lacerda Explained

Genival Lacerda Cavalcante^[1] (5 April 1931 – 7 January 2021) was a Brazilian forró singer-songwriter.^[2]

Life and career

Lacerda was born in Campina Grande, Paraíba.^{[3] [4]} His main hits are Severina Xique-Xique recorded in 1975, Radinho de Pilha and O Chevette da Menina released in 2010.^[5]

In December 2017 he was awarded by the Brazilian government the Order of Cultural Merit.^[6]

Death

Lacerda died on 7 January 2021, at age 89, in Recife, Pernambuco, of complications resulting from COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil.^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Genival Lacerda profile. 2021-01-07. Museu da TV.
2. Web site: Morre Genival Lacerda, ícone do forró . Agência Brasil . pt-br . 7 January 2021.
3. (28 June 2007). Genival Lacerda é assaltado e bandidos levam instrumentos, O Globo
4. (25 March 1995). Latin Notas, Billboard
5. Web site: Genival Lacerda foi zagueiro do Treze, seu time do coração - Roberto Leite - Diário do Nordeste. 2021-01-22. diariodonordeste.verdesmares.com.br. pt-BR.
6. (19 December 2017). Genival Lacerda recebe Ordem do Mérito Cultural no Palácio do Planalto, Jornal da Paraíba
7. Web site: Genival Lacerda morre aos 89 anos, vítima da covid-19 - 07/01/2021 - UOL TV e Famosos. 2021-01-07. tvefamosos.uol.com.br.