sertaneja
Sertaneja is the feminine form of sertanejo in Brazilian Portuguese and can refer to two related concepts. First, as an adjective or noun, sertaneja describes something tied to the sertão, the rural interior of Brazil traditionally associated with ranching and a semi-arid climate. In this sense, the term can refer to people, culture, music, or landscapes from that region.
Second, and more commonly in contemporary usage, sertaneja denotes a female artist or performer within the
The term also reflects the gendered nature of language in Brazilian music, where sertanejo as a style