Almir Guineto was director of the samba school Salgueiro, a founder of the Fundo de Quintal samba group, and integrated the Originais do Samba group for 10 years before leaving for a solo career. Born on the Salgueiro hills in Rio de Janeiro in a family of musicians, he is credited as the man who introduced the banjo to samba, and is recognized as one of the main fathers of pagode.
Almir first knew success when his partido "Mordomia" won the first prize in the 1981 MPB-Shell festival. A frequenter of the Cacique de Ramos roda de samba, he took part in the first record of Fundo de Quintal, but by the time of their second album he had already left the group to guide his talent through solo career. At the start of his career, his famous song "Saco Cheio" (Everything that is made on earth/God's name is thrown in the midst/God must be pissed off) came to raise protests from Rio de Janeiro's archbishop, D. Eugênio Sales.
Besides being very famous as a performer, Almir enjoys a lot of recognition as a songwriter, with many songs recorded by artists such as Beth Carvalho, who considers him one of her favourite song sources, Zeca Pagodinho, Dorina and others. Almir is regarded as an artist of the povão, for the big masses know his hits very well. His songs are the most sang-along in parties and reunions where samba is played on account of their popularity.
Almir Guineto has over 12 records edited in Brazil, the first one being O Suburbano, from 1981. His records have a particular samba sound that became trademarked as Almir's, frequently with strong use of the banjo, and with Mauro Diniz often being responsible for the cavaquinho.
His potent, raucous voice is another trademark, which some call a "force of nature". Among his greatest hits are the songs "Conselho", "Insensato Destino", "Rendição", "Pedi ao Céu" and "É, Pois É", the last two even more famous in the voice of Beth Carvalho. One of his most important records is the self-titled Almir Guineto from 1986, which opens with the afro-inspired "Caxambú". "Mãos" is one of his greatest hits in Zeca's voice.
Almir Guineto is respected in Brazil, as one of the most important sambistas.
Discography
Todos os Pagodes (2001)
Almir Guineto (1999)
Pés (1997)
Acima de Deus, só Deus (1995)
Pele de Chocolate (1993)
De Bem com a Vida (1991)
Jeito de Amar (1989)
Olhos da Vida (1988)
Perfume de Champagne (1987)
Almir Guineto (1986)
Sorriso Novo (1985)
A Chave do Perdão (1982)
O Suburbano (1981)
Caxambu
Almir Guineto Lyrics
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Saravá, jongo, saravá
Engoma, meu filho que eu quero ver
Você rodar até o amanhecer
Engoma, meu filho que eu quero ver
Você rodar até o amanhecer
O tambor tá batendo é pra valer
O tambor tá batendo é pra valer
É na palma da mão que eu quero ver
Dona Celestina, me dá água pra beber
Se você não me der água
Vou falar mal de você
Deu meia noite, o galo já cantou
Na igreja bate o sino
É na dança do jongo que eu vou
Deu meia noite, o galo já cantou
Na igreja bate o sino
É na dança do jongo que eu vou
Carreiro novo que não sabe carrear
O carro tomba e o boi fica no lugar
Carreiro novo que não sabe carrear
O carro tomba e o boi fica no lugar
Quem nunca viu vem ver
Caldeirão sem fundo ferver
Quem nunca viu vem ver
Caldeirão sem fundo ferver
O tambor tá batendo é pra valer
É na palma da mão que eu quero ver
The song "Caxambu" by Almir Guineto is an invitation to dance and celebrate in the Caxambu festival. The lyrics start with an invitation to join in the dance of Caxambu, a traditional Afro-Brazilian festival known for its vibrant music and dance. The singer then calls for the traditional rhythms of Saravá and Jongo and asks his son to drum the beat until dawn. The tambor (drum) is the heartbeat of the festival and the palm of the hand is where it is felt the most.
The lyrics then turn to a request for water from Dona Celestina, a character in the song, with the threat of speaking badly of her if she doesn't comply. As the night progresses, the singer mentions the crowing of the rooster at midnight and the ringing of church bells. He ultimately decides to participate in the dance of Jongo, which is where he'll be heading.
There is also a line about a new carreiro (ox-cart driver) who doesn't know how to handle the cart, causing it to overturn and the ox to be left in place. The song ends with a call for those who have never seen the boiling bottomless caldron to come and see.
Line by Line Meaning
Olha vamos na dança do Caxambu
Let's go to the Caxambu dance
Saravá, jongo, saravá
A greeting to the Jongo dance
Engoma, meu filho que eu quero ver
Play the drums, my child, I want to see
Você rodar até o amanhecer
You twirl until dawn
O tambor tá batendo é pra valer
The drum is beating for real
É na palma da mão que eu quero ver
I want to see it on the palm of the hand
Dona Celestina, me dá água pra beber
Mrs. Celestina, give me water to drink
Se você não me der água
If you don't give me water
Vou falar mal de você
I will speak ill of you
Deu meia noite, o galo já cantou
It's midnight, the rooster has crowed
Na igreja bate o sino
The church bell tolls
É na dança do jongo que eu vou
I am going to the Jongo dance
Carreiro novo que não sabe carrear
Inexperienced driver who doesn't know how to carry
O carro tomba e o boi fica no lugar
The wagon overturns and the ox stays in the same place
Quem nunca viu vem ver
Those who have never seen, come and see
Caldeirão sem fundo ferver
The bottomless cauldron boils
O tambor tá batendo é pra valer
The drum is beating for real
É na palma da mão que eu quero ver
I want to see it on the palm of the hand
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ELCIO FRANCISCO DOS SANTOS, JORGE BAZILIO DOS SANTOS, JORGE DOS SANTOS, JOSE FRANCISCO DOS SANTOS
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Beatriz da Rocha
Não há festa de casamento em Angolana que passa sem tocar essa música 💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾
Álvaro Santos
Mano, o Brasil veio de Angola❤
Mariane Monteiro
O casamento dos meus pais foi filmado, há 32 anos atrás e essa música tocou durante TODA a festa!!! No quintal da ksa dos meus avós. Todos dançando, bebendo comendo.... Me da vontade de entrar no vídeo p curtir aquela festa
Rose Prado
Ah, que imagem linda! Me emocionei de imaginar! A alegria chegou aqui! Desculpa, aí, mas até eu entrei sem ser convidada na imaginação desta festa. Obrigada por compartilhar.
RAGEOwner
Nem sou brasileiro, sou venezuelano mas cara, essa música me faz explodir de emocao!!!!!!!!!!! cumprimentos para a galera do brasil!!! obrigado por ter criado esta musica tao FANTASTICA
Combatente Urbano
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Viva el socialismo
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Cesar Ribeiro
@Combatente Urbano vá pra lá.... tão te esperando pra catar comida no lixo....
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É Lula lá, com certeza !!!