Ana Regina Arcanjo and Lygia Peçanha launch the work "I am a street woman. I walk almost naked because I am a raw woman" in São Luís. Disclosure/Advisory Artists and researchers Ana Regina Arcanjo and Lygia Peçanha launch, in São Luís, the book I am a street woman. I walk almost naked because I am a raw woman. The publication brings together memories, orality, popular culture, spirituality and experiences lived in the Historic Center of the capital of Maranhão. The work was created from an interview carried out between the two authors and covers stories linked to the Tambor de Crioula, enchantments, cuisine and the forms of existence of people who live and work on the streets of São Luís. 📲 Click here and subscribe to the g1 Maranhão channel on WhatsApp The book transforms the conversation into a narrative experience crossed by the daily ways of life in Maranhão, revealing knowledge, affections and practices that often remain on the margins of official narratives about heritage and urban space. The publication initially appeared as part of the collection Amor Público (2023), organized by the #Joyces collective, which brings together different perspectives on love, sexuality and affection in public space, politics and society. Among the texts that make up the collection, the interview with Regina Arcanjo was chosen to receive its own edition and translation into Spanish. Now on g1 According to the creators, the initiative seeks to strengthen connections between Latin American territories and bring together experiences linked to the forests, the enchanted people and collective forms of resistance, care and transmission of knowledge. Ana Regina Braga Arcanjo is a reference in Maranhão popular culture, recognized for her work at Tambor de Crioula, her research into ancestral knowledge and her work as a tour guide. In dialogue with Lygia Peçanha, artist, researcher and member of the #Joyces collective, the publication builds a narrative marked by the encounter between memory, listening and shared experience. The bilingual edition, in Portuguese and Spanish, was made possible through the Aldir Blanc National Policy (PNAB), through the General Notice for the Promotion of Artistic-Cultural Initiatives from the City of São Luís. In addition to the printed version, the project includes a new musical composition by artist Camila Reis, created especially for the book, as well as an audiobook and a soundscape developed in partnership with artist Paola Ribeiro. Programming The pre-launch will be held during the Promessa do Tambor Sete Saias de São Benedito, on June 26, 2026, from 4pm to 6pm, at the Praia Grande Bandstand, located on Avenida Beira-Mar, in the Historic Center of São Luís. The official launch will take place on July 2, 2026, from 5 pm to 8 pm, at the Humberto de Maracanã Cultural Space, in the Trapiche Santo Ângelo Complex, located on Avenida Senador Vitorino Freire, in Praia Grande. The program will feature a conversation between Ana Regina Arcanjo and Lygia Peçanha, with the participation of the artist Camila Reis and mediation by Júlia Martins. The meeting will address the creation processes of the work and the paths taken since its first publication in the collection Amor Público. Closing the program, there will be a performance by Tambor Sete Saias de São Benedito, celebrating the links between the knowledge shared in the book and the cultural traditions of Maranhão. More information about the program can be found on the Instagram profiles @umaquestaodejoyces and @tc07saiasdesaobenedito. A preview of the book is available to consult online. About the authors Ana Regina Braga Arcanjo Born in 1972, in Codó (MA), Ana Regina Arcanjo is a popular culture artist, artisan, educator, tourism manager and researcher in traditional communities. Develops work aimed at valuing Afro-indigenous knowledge in Maranhão, working in workshops, tourist itineraries and residencies in the areas of body, dance and theater. Since 2016, she has been choirmaster of the Tambor de Crioula Sete Saias de São Benedito. She also works as an artisan in the production of pepper and cachaça through the Pimenta Régia brand. He also participates in shows, research and publications related to Maranhão popular culture. Lygia Peçanha Born in 1992, in Zona da Mata Mineira (MG), Lygia Peçanha lives in São Luís and develops interdisciplinary projects in the areas of art, education and humanities, with a focus on collaborative creative processes. He is part of the #Joyces collective, with which he develops projects in Brazil and other Latin American countries. She has a degree in Visual Arts from UFMG and a master's degree in Culture and Society from UFMA. Camila Reis Camila Reis is an artist from Maranhão who works in popular culture, music, literature and orality. His trajectory is marked by dialogue with manifestations such as Tambor de Crioula, cacuriá and capoeira, based on his experience in the LABORARTE group. She is the author of children's books and has a musical career with EPs and singles. It also works in audiovisual, storytelling, performances and training actions, articulating art, education and popular culture. #Joyces Collective The #Joyces collective has been working since 2017 on collaborative projects at the intersections between art, design and public interventions. Their practices are based on the principle of "doing with", involving the public as co-authors of the artistic processes. The group develops projects in Brazil and Latin America, combining art, education and territory. Among the initiatives are Amor Público (2023–2024), Como si Fuera Amor (2024), Toada–Retomada (2022) and Trança–Palavra (2022), in addition to participation in training programs and international residencies.