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”
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Marcha da Quarta-Feira de Cinzas
Lyrics from "Marcha da Quarta-Feira de Cinzas" by Carlos Lyra and Vinicius de Moraes (1963) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y88EguvjlVM --- Original recording (Jorge Goulart) --- Our Carnival is over No one hears songs being sung No one passes by anymore, playing, happy And in people's hearts, longing and ashes are all that's left In the streets, the scene… Continue reading Marcha da Quarta-Feira de Cinzas
Que Rei Sou Eu
Lyrics from "Que Rei Sou Eu" by Herivelto Martins and Valdemar Ressurreição (1945) --- What [sort of] king am I, without a kingdom, without a crown Without a castle, without a queen After all, what sort of king am I? My dominion is small, and it's restricted I only give orders in my district Because… Continue reading Que Rei Sou Eu
Lyrical Brazil 