For musicians looking to perform the piece, various versions are available online:
(often referred to simply as "Xote das Meninas") is one of the most iconic pieces in Brazilian music history, specifically within the Forró genre . Composed by the "King of Baião," Luiz Gonzaga , and his frequent collaborator Zé Dantas , it was first recorded on February 5, 1953. Musical Significance Xote das Meninas
: A standard leadsheet can be found at J.W. Pepper . For musicians looking to perform the piece, various