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.
Traje De Princesa
Alcione Lyrics
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Que hoje estou para alegria
Qualquer canção, qualquer poesia
Vou transformar em batucada
Hoje quero ficar de bem com a vida
Não há ressentimento capaz de me fazer chorar
Canta
Vibre também e amanhã seja o que Deus quiser
Hoje não há lugar para tristeza
Veste teu traje de Princesa
E faz de conta que é feliz também
(Repete tudo)
Hoje não há lugar para tristeza
Veste teu traje de Princesa
E faz de conta que é feliz também
The lyrics to Alcione's song "Traje De Princesa" speak of a desire for happiness and freedom from sadness. The singer expresses their willingness to transform any song or poem into a joyful, celebratory beat. They declare that they will not cry over any hurtful memories or resentments. Instead, they invite the listener to join them in creating a festive atmosphere with the lively rhythm of the tamborins (drums). They urge the listener to embrace life, to put on their princess dress, and to pretend that they too are happy.
The message of the song is one of resilience and hope. The lyrics suggest that happiness is a choice that can be made, regardless of one's circumstances or past experiences. The singer chooses to celebrate life, and by doing so, encourages the listener to do the same. The song also emphasizes the importance of music and dance in finding joy. The tamborins are a symbol of positivity and community, and their beat is a source of energy and inspiration to the singer and the audience alike.
Overall, "Traje De Princesa" is a song about finding strength in difficult times. It is a call to put on a brave face and dance through the pain. The lyrics remind us that even when things are tough, we can choose to embrace happiness and look for reasons to celebrate.
Line by Line Meaning
Canta
Sing
Que hoje estou para alegria
Today, I am in the mood for joy
Qualquer canção, qualquer poesia
Any song, any poem
Vou transformar em batucada
I will turn them into a samba beat
Hoje quero ficar de bem com a vida
Today, I want to be at peace with life
Não há ressentimento capaz de me fazer chorar
There's no resentment that can make me cry
Que os tamborins estão vibrando
The drums are vibrating
Vibre também e amanhã seja o que Deus quiser
Vibrate along and let tomorrow be what God wants
Hoje não há lugar para tristeza
Today, there's no place for sadness
Veste teu traje de Princesa
Put on your princess dress
E faz de conta que é feliz também
And pretend that you're also happy
(Repete tudo)
(Repeat everything)
Hoje não há lugar para tristeza
Today, there's no place for sadness
Veste teu traje de Princesa
Put on your princess dress
E faz de conta que é feliz também
And pretend that you're also happy
Contributed by Asher A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.