Category Archives: Samba Malandro

Rapaz folgado

Posted on April 7, 2012 by

Lyrics from “Rapaz Folgado” (Idle Youth) by Noel Rosa (1933) — Stop dragging your wood-soled shoe Because a wood-soled shoe was never a sandal Take that kerchief off your neck Buy dress shoes and a tie Throw out that razor … Continue reading →

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Lenço no Pescoço

Posted on April 3, 2012 by

Lyrics from “Lenço no Pescoço” by Wilson Batista Recorded by Silvio Caldas in 1933 Good audio version(Grooveshark) — My hat tilted to the side Wood-soled shoe dragging Kerchief around my neck Razor in my pocket I swagger around I provoke … Continue reading →

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