Xique-Xique."Genival Lacerda was a celebrated Brazilian singer and songwriter
who became a central figure in the forró and baião genres. Born in 1931, he
achieved national stardom with his 1975 breakthrough hit, "Severina
Xique-Xique". Renowned for his charismatic performances and humorous lyrics, his
career was defined by popular tracks such as "Radinho de Pilha" (1979) and "Mate
o Véio Mate" (1985). His extensive discography includes O Rei da Munganga (1984)
and notable collections like Os Grandes Sucessos (2006) and Brasil Popular
(2010). In 2017, the Brazilian government reco...