Lyrics from "Homenagem ao Malandro" by Chico Buarque (1978) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fVyckW2ljs --- I went to write a samba in honor of the cream of the malandragem That I know from Carnivals of years gone by I went to Lapa and the trip was wasted 'Cause that kind of malandragem doesn't exist anymore Now it's just not normal The amount of… Continue reading Homenagem ao Malandro & Homenagem à Velha Guarda
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Nanã
Lyrics from "Nanã" by Moacir Santos and Mário Telles (1964) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UrW8mSbpjs --- When I saw Nanã tonight I saw my goddess by the moonlight Every night I gazed at Nanã - the most beautiful thing to behold What joy to finally find this goddess come just for me Nanã And now all I can say is… Continue reading Nanã
Diz que fui por aí
Lyrics from "Diz que fui por aí" by Zé Kéti and Hortêncio Rocha (1964) -- If anyone asks after me, tell them I went out Carrying my guitar under my arm On any corner, I'll stop At any little bar, I'll go in And if there's reason - that's another samba I'll compose If they want to know… Continue reading Diz que fui por aí
Lyrical Brazil 