Modernity and musical entertainment practices in Montes Claros-MG in the first half of the 20th century

Abstract

This work aims to discuss the influence of modernity in the musical entertainment practices that composed the musical scene of Montes Claros-MG in the first half of the 20th century. During this period, some milestones boosted the status of a modern city, such as the opening of schools, cinemas and bank branches; as well as the arrival of the first automobiles, electricity, telephone and telegraph, newspapers and magazines, the Central Railway Station of Brazil and Radio ZYD7. The methodological procedures included a qualitative approach of descriptive and exploratory nature, in addition to bibliographical research in theses, dissertations, scientific articles, publications on annals of scientific events and texts by memoirists, documentary research in newspapers and photographs, as well as conducting interviews using Oral History. Among the results obtained, we can highlight that during the period delimited for the research, the production and circulation of musical practices with entertainment function reflect the search for modernity and the ideals of progress. Such practices are circumscribed in spaces and contexts such as circuses, theaters, cinemas, radio, casinos and clubs. Finally, the musical landscape found revealed a diverse and complex scenario, showing that, without intending to exhaust the theme, it presents perspectives for future work.