This is a song about a girl from the state of Bahia. Bahia is the cradle of the African-Brazilian culture. Rich in its music, cuisine, arts, religion, etc. The lyrics says things like: Every Bahiana girl has way that God gives her; Every Bahiana girl has a saint, that God gives her; Every Bahiana girl has flaws as well, That God gives her, that God gave her…" It's a beautiful song about Bahia culture. Plus, the rhythm is "contagious". For people who like world music, to savour and enjoy.
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This is a song about a girl from the state of Bahia. Bahia is the cradle of the African-Brazilian culture. Rich in its music, cuisine, arts, religion… read more
This is a song about a girl from the state of Bahia. Bahia is the cradle of the African-Brazilian culture. Rich in its music, cuisine, arts, religion, etc. The lyrics says things like: E… read more
Gilberto Gil (born 26 June, 1942) is a Brazilian singer, guitarist and songwriter, and Brazil's former minister of culture. He began his career as a bossa nova musician, but soon began writing songs that reflected a new focus on political awareness and social activism, along with fellow singer Caetano Veloso. In the 1970s, Gil added new elements of African and North American music to his already broad palette, and continued to release a steady stream of albums, including Realce and Refazenda. João Gilberto recorded Gil's "Eu Vim da Bahia" ("I Came from Bahia… read more
Gilberto Gil (born 26 June, 1942) is a Brazilian singer, guitarist and songwriter, and Brazil's former minister of culture. He began his career as a bossa nova musician, but soon began… read more
Gilberto Gil (born 26 June, 1942) is a Brazilian singer, guitarist and songwriter, and Brazil's former minister of culture. He began his career as a bossa nova musician, but soon began writing songs that reflected a new focus on p… read more