Lyrics from "Viola Enluarada" by Marcos Valle and Paulo Sérgio Valle (1968) --- Good Audio Version (Marcos Valle and Milton Nascimento) --- The hand that plays a guitar, if necessary, makes war Kills the world, wounds the earth. The voice that sings a song, if necessary, sings a hymn Exalts death. Viola on a moonlit night… Continue reading Viola Enluarada
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“Baião” and “No meu pé de serra”
Lyrics to "Baião" by Luiz Gonzaga and Humberto Teixeira (1946) --- Good Audio Version (Luiz Gonzaga) --- I'm going to show you all how the baião is danced And whoever wishes to learn, please pay attention Morena, come nearer, right next to my heart And now just follow me, cause I'm going to dance the… Continue reading “Baião” and “No meu pé de serra”
Alegria, Alegria
Lyrics from "Alegria, Alegria" by Caetano Veloso (1967) Original video from Festival Record (1967), apologies for quality --- Good Audio Version --- Walking against the wind, no kerchief, no ID Under the near-December sun I go... The Sun is divided among crimes Spaceships, guerillas And beautiful Cardinales I go... In presidents' faces, in passionate kisses,… Continue reading Alegria, Alegria
Lyrical Brazil 