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
“Coisas banais” and “Preciso me encontrar”
Lyrics from "Coisas banais" by Candeia and Paulinho da Viola (1970) --- Look here, that's not how we treat what we have If our love is true, pride, vanity and disaffection are mundane things That only serve to hurt our love If you wish to leave, take the longing, take the pain And leave peace… Continue reading “Coisas banais” and “Preciso me encontrar”
Lyrical Brazil 