Dear readers: Since it has been a while since I've posted, I just wanted to send a little update to say that the blog is still live, just on maternity leave! I have a new baby, Stella, who has been listening to plenty of Paulinho da Viola, but who will probably not allow me to… Continue reading A little update on the site…
Haiti
Lyrics from "Haiti" by Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil (1993) https://youtu.be/mPdXQv_rJkE --- Quando você for convidado // When you're invitedPra subir no adro da Fundação Casa de Jorge Amado // To go up to the gallery of the Jorge Amado House FoundationPra ver do alto a fila de soldados, quase todos pretos// To watch from… Continue reading Haiti
Cidade Lagoa
Lyrics from "Cidade Lagoa" by Cícero Nunes and Sebastião Fonseca; recorded by Moreira da Silva (1959) https://youtu.be/nwnTaTjfF_g --- Esta cidade, que ainda é maravilhosa // This city, which is still marvelousTão cantada em verso e prosa // So often sung in prose and verseDesde os tempo da vovó // Since grandma's day Tem um problema,… Continue reading Cidade Lagoa
Lyrical Brazil 