The legendary Brazilian sertanejo duo recorded an intimate audiovisual project at a horse farm in Jaguariúna, SP, with 19 tracks and star-studded guests.
On Sunday (12), Chitãozinho & Xororó filmed their new audiovisual project, “Meninos de Roça” (Boys from the Countryside), at a horse farm in Jaguariúna, in the state of São Paulo. The event was held for a select audience of guests, creating an intimate atmosphere that transported everyone to the artists’ rural roots.
A cornfield as stage and symbol
The set design captures the project’s spirit perfectly: a cornfield backdrop frames the stage and turns the scenery into a living memory. The image mirrors the lyrics of the title song, in which “these country boys dreamed that the cornfield was a crowd of millions and the hoe handle was the podium.” In simpler times, the hoe became a microphone in the hands of two dreaming brothers.
Celebrating 56 years of career, the duo revisits their origins with honesty and tenderness, reaffirming the identity that helped shape Brazilian sertanejo music. The project’s title is not just a name — it is a journey back in time, a reconnection with the land and the dreams sown in childhood.
“When we sing in this more intimate setting, it feels like time turns back. We see ourselves dreaming in the middle of that cornfield. Life took us to so many places, but the heart always knew the way back.” — Chitãozinho
19 tracks of new music and classics
The recording features 19 tracks, opening with “Meninos de Roça,” the title song that tells the story of the brothers’ upbringing, their life in the countryside, and how their father sold land to buy them a guitar and a viola so they could pursue their dream. The setlist blends brand-new compositions with reinterpretations of beloved classics.
“Recording this project moved us deeply because it is a homecoming. It is a reclaiming of our origins and our story. We had the chance to conquer the world with our music, but we always knew the way back — we never stopped being those country boys.” — Xororó
A bridge across generations
The project is enriched by guest appearances from Vanessa da Mata, Almir Sater, Di Paullo e Paulino, Samy Rico, Matogrosso & Mathias, Mayck & Lyan, Rio Negro & Solimões and Traia Véia — a lineup that spans multiple generations and styles within Brazilian music.
“This is an opportunity you carry for the rest of your life. I am deeply honored to share this moment with artists who are true references in our music,” said Samy Rico. Vanessa da Mata added: “Chitãozinho & Xororó represent the heart of Brazil. They are artists I’ve listened to my whole life, and it’s an honor to be part of such a special project.”
Di Paullo e Paulino, who are also celebrating 50 years of their own artistic career, called the invitation a gift. Traia Véia summed up the feeling simply: “This is an invitation we never imagined would come our way. Today, we’re here living a dream.”
More than a live recording
“Meninos de Roça” goes beyond a concert film — it functions as a documentary exploring the deep connection between the duo’s musical legacy and Brazil’s rural culture. It is a tribute to the countryside that shaped them and a celebration of rural dreams that became a national soundtrack. The release is scheduled for late May 2026.
Event Info
- Project: Meninos de Roça — Chitãozinho & Xororó
- Recorded: Sunday, April 12, 2026
- Location: Horse farm in Jaguariúna, São Paulo state, Brazil
- Number of tracks: 19
- Special guests: Vanessa da Mata, Almir Sater, Di Paullo e Paulino, Samy Rico, Matogrosso & Mathias, Mayck & Lyan, Rio Negro & Solimões and Traia Véia
- Release date: Late May 2026
- Official Instagram: @chxoficial
