Vênus em fúria: uma análise das emoções na cena Riot Grrrl carioca

Abstract

The present work aims to explore, among the various possibilities of studying the Riot Grrrl movement, the performance of the feeling of anger within the feminist punk scene in Rio de Janeiro. The Riot Grrrl movement emerged in the 1990s in Olympia, United States, and reached Brazil during the same decade, promoting the creation of an independent style and strongly associating with punk ideals, such as “do it yourself,” in addition to creating punk zines. This raises the urgency to address topics related to music scenes, punk, and feminist musicology today, highlighting the changes in the Riot Grrrl scene since the 1990s. Based on a sample of two bands from Rio de Janeiro that identify as Riot Grrrl and are heavily influenced by punk, the study aims to analyze the emotions expressed in their punk songs, focusing particularly on the feeling of anger, through the lenses of Anthropology of Emotions, Gender Studies, and Musicology. The research is qualitative, as this approach allows for deeper involvement with the Riot Grrrl movement and the bands within the Rio de Janeiro scene, facilitating the acquisition of more in-depth information and supporting the construction of a music ethnography. Furthermore, semi-structured interview techniques are employed to examine the connection of the band members to the Riot Grrrl scene and the emotions expressed in their compositions. Fieldwork plays a crucial role, as the experience of participant observation at the bands' shows provides a comprehensive view of the feminist punk scene in Rio de Janeiro.