Alcione was introduced to the traditional Brazilian music by her father. He was a military musician who worked as the conductor of the corps marching band. At the age of thirteen, she was already able to give vocal performance in college parties. At this same age, she began to study clarinet, and then learnt to play the trumpet.
At age 20 Alcione moved to Rio de Janeiro. There she worked at the city's TV Excelsior, and later went on tour in Argentina and Chile for four months. On returning to Brazil, she settled in São Paulo, working in nightclub and making appearances on television. In 1970, she started her two-year tour in Europe, performing as a vocalist and a trumpet artist.
In 1972, when back to Brazil, Alcione recorded her first single. The following year, she traveled to sing in Mexico and, in 1974, Portugal, where she recorded her first full-length album. In 1975 Alcione released her LP, A Voz do Samba, which achieved gold sales status and featured several hit tracks. The most successful songs were Não Deixe o Samba Morrer, written by Edson and Aloiso, and O Surdo, written by Totonho/Paulinho Resende.
In the late 1970s, Nazaré became well-known as a samba artist and achieved international recognition. She recorded Alerta Geral for Philips Records and, in 1978, released this album, the title of which was taken from a television show that Alcione had hosted on TV Globo for two years. Following its success, Alcione continued to release several other full-length albums in late 1970s and early 1980s, including her self-titled album.
In 1997, Alcione signed with Universal Records, subsequently releasing a label debut named Valeu, through Polygram the next year. This was followed by Celebração that same year, and Claridade---Uma Homenagem A Clara Nunes in 1999. In December 2002 Alcione was recognized for playing an important part in founding the Paraíso School of Samba in London, England. She also helped organizing and preparing the stage for a British version of the Carnival Brasil, Paraíso dos Orixás (Brazil, Paradise of the Gods). In 2003, her 2002 album, Ao Vivo, received the Best Samba/Pagode Album Award at fourth Latin Grammy Award ceremony.
She has interpreted several hits such as Não deixe o samba morrer, Lá vem você, Gostoso veneno and Ilha da maré.
On July 7, 2007 she performed at the Brazilian leg of Live Earth in Rio de Janeiro.
Questão DE FÉ
Alcione Lyrics
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Vamo se liga que o samba tá na área hein
Se alguém disser que o samba acabou
Diga que se enganou
Diga que se enganou
Se enganou
Diga que se enganou
Diga que se enganou
Se enganou
Ouvi dizer que faltava qualidade
Sei que não é verdade
O samba está de pé
Arrasta o povo que vem na sua frente
O sambista sabe e sente
Que é uma questão de fé
Eu falei
Se alguém disser que o samba acabou
Diga que se enganou
Diga que se enganou
Se enganou
E o culpado é o compositor
Diga que se enganou
Diga que se enganou
Se enganou
O samba teve e sempre terá espaço
Carrega pelo braço
O som que se apresentar
Não se altera mesmo na corda bamba
Quem hoje não toca samba
Um dia ainda vai sambar
Eu falei
Se alguém disser que o samba acabou
Diga que se enganou
Diga que se enganou
Se enganou
E o culpado é o compositor
Diga que se enganou
Diga que se enganou
Se enganou
Ouvi dizer que faltava qualidade
Sei que não é verdade
O samba está de pé
Arrasta o povo que vem na sua frente
O sambista sabe e sente
Que é uma questão de fé
Se alguém disser que o samba acabou
Diga que se enganou
Diga que se enganou
Se enganou
E o culpado é o compositor
Diga que se enganou
Diga que se enganou
Se enganou
O samba teve e sempre terá espaço
Carrega pelo braço
O som que se apresentar
Não se altera mesmo na corda bamba
Quem hoje não toca samba
Um dia ainda vai sambar
Eu falei
Se alguém disser que o samba acabou
Diga que se enganou
Diga que se enganou
Se enganou
E o culpado é o compositor
Diga que se enganou
Diga que se enganou
Se enganou
Se alguém disser que o samba acabou
Diga que se enganou
Diga que se enganou
Se enganou
E o culpado é o compositor
Diga que se enganou
Diga que se enganou
Se enganou
The lyrics of Alcione's "Questão DE FÉ" are a statement of belief and a defense of the samba genre. The song begins with an introduction to the samba and a call to attention, stating that it's present and relevant. The first verse addresses the misconception that the samba has come to an end, but it's the composer who's responsible for its continuing existence. The chorus is an echo of this declaration, urging listeners to deny any statement that the samba has ceased to exist.
The second verse responds to criticisms of the samba, debunking negative remarks about its quality, emphasizing the genre's resilience and ability to unite people. It highlights the samba's power to inspire and persuade, regardless of social status and cultural background. The idea of the samba being a matter of faith, a binding force that brings people together, is reiterated in the chorus.
In summary, "Questão DE FÉ" is a song about faith and belief in the samba. It addresses the misconceptions and criticisms of the genre and emphasizes its strength, resilience and universal appeal, as well as the importance of faith in the genre's survival.
Line by Line Meaning
Olha ai gente
Hey, people, pay attention! The samba is on the scene!
Vamo se liga que o samba tá na área hein
Let's stay aware, the samba is here, you know.
Se alguém disser que o samba acabou
If someone says that samba is over,
Diga que se enganou
Tell them they are wrong.
Diga que se enganou
Tell them they are wrong.
Se enganou
They are wrong.
E o culpado é o compositor
And the one to blame is the composer.
Diga que se enganou
Tell them they are wrong.
Diga que se enganou
Tell them they are wrong.
Se enganou
They are wrong.
Ouvi dizer que faltava qualidade
I heard someone say the quality was lacking.
Sei que não é verdade
But I know that's not true.
O samba está de pé
Samba is still alive.
Arrasta o povo que vem na sua frente
It drags everyone in its path.
O sambista sabe e sente
Samba enthusiasts know and feel
Que é uma questão de fé
That it's a matter of faith.
Eu falei
I said,
O samba teve e sempre terá espaço
Samba has always had and will continue to have its space.
Carrega pelo braço
It carries people by the arm,
O som que se apresentar
No matter what music is played.
Não se altera mesmo na corda bamba
Samba remains steady, even on the tightrope.
Quem hoje não toca samba
Those who don't play samba today
Um dia ainda vai sambar
Will one day still dance samba.
Se alguém disser que o samba acabou
If someone says that samba is over,
Diga que se enganou
Tell them they are wrong.
Diga que se enganou
Tell them they are wrong.
Se enganou
They are wrong.
E o culpado é o compositor
And the one to blame is the composer.
Diga que se enganou
Tell them they are wrong.
Diga que se enganou
Tell them they are wrong.
Se enganou
They are wrong.
O samba teve e sempre terá espaço
Samba has always had and will continue to have its space.
Carrega pelo braço
It carries people by the arm,
O som que se apresentar
No matter what music is played.
Não se altera mesmo na corda bamba
Samba remains steady, even on the tightrope.
Quem hoje não toca samba
Those who don't play samba today
Um dia ainda vai sambar
Will one day still dance samba.
Eu falei
I said,
Se alguém disser que o samba acabou
If someone says that samba is over,
Diga que se enganou
Tell them they are wrong.
Diga que se enganou
Tell them they are wrong.
Se enganou
They are wrong.
E o culpado é o compositor
And the one to blame is the composer.
Diga que se enganou
Tell them they are wrong.
Diga que se enganou
Tell them they are wrong.
Se enganou
They are wrong.
Se alguém disser que o samba acabou
If someone says that samba is over,
Diga que se enganou
Tell them they are wrong.
Diga que se enganou
Tell them they are wrong.
Se enganou
They are wrong.
E o culpado é o compositor
And the one to blame is the composer.
Diga que se enganou
Tell them they are wrong.
Diga que se enganou
Tell them they are wrong.
Se enganou
They are wrong.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JORGE ARAGAO DA CRUZ, EDEL FERREIRA DE LIMA
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