Lyrics from "Zumbi" by Jorge Ben Album: A Tábua de Esmeralda (1974) --- Angola, Congo, Benguela Monjolo, Cabinda, Mina Quiloa, Rebolo Here where the men are There's a big auction They say that in the auction, There's a princess for sale Who came, together with her subjects Chained on an oxcart I want to see,… Continue reading Zumbi
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Panis et Circenses
Lyrics from "Panis et Circenses" (Bread and Circus) by Gilberto Gil & Caetano Veloso with Os Mutantes; arrangement and sound by Rogério Duprat Album: Tropicalia: ou Panis et Circensis (1968) & Os Mutantes (1968) --- I wanted to sing my song, illuminated by the sun I unfurled the sails on the masts in the air I set free the tigers and the lions… Continue reading Panis et Circenses
Ouro de Tolo
Lyrics from Ouro de Tolo (Fool's Gold) by Raul Seixas Album: Krig-ha Bandolo (1973) --- I ought to be content Because I have a job I’m called a respectable citizen And I earn 4,000 cruzeiros per month I ought to thank the Lord For having had success in life as an artist I ought to be… Continue reading Ouro de Tolo
Lyrical Brazil 