Genival Lacerda

Genival Lacerda Cavalcante (5 April 1931 – 7 January 2021) was a Brazilian forró singer-songwriter. He was born in Campina Grande, Paraíba. His best known songs were "Severina Xique-Xique", "Radinho de Pilha" and "O Chevette da Menina".
In December 2017, Lacerda was honored with the Order of Cultural Merit.
Lacerda died on January 7, 2021, in Recife, Pernambuco from COVID-19, aged 89.