Lyrics from "Estrela de Madureira" by Acyr Pimentel and Cardoso; recorded by Roberto Ribeiro (1975) --- Shining in a tremendous theater, in a tourbillion of light, of light The vision appears of she who my samba expresses The star goes on shining, a thousand sequins sprinkling the ground with poetry The lead showgirl from the suburb on the Central line… Continue reading “Estrela de Madureira” and “Madureira Chorou”
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“A voz do morro” and “Acender as velas”
Lyrics from "A voz do morro" by Zé Kéti (1955) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2w_V4H-pxFY - I'm samba, the voice from the morro, that's me indeed, yes sir I want to show the world that I have worth I'm the king of the terreiro, I'm samba I'm native from here, from Rio de Janeiro I'm the one who brings joy to millions… Continue reading “A voz do morro” and “Acender as velas”
Cotidiano no. 2
Lyrics from "Cotidiano no. 2" by Vinícius de Moraes and Toquinho (1972) --- Good Audio Version (Vinícius de Moraes & Toquinho) --- Hay dias que no sé lo que me pasa I open my Neruda and shut out the sun I mix poetry with cachaça And I end up arguing over football But it doesn't… Continue reading Cotidiano no. 2
Lyrical Brazil 