Bernadete Dinorah de Carvalho Cidade (born July 18, 1952 in Niterói, Brazil… Read Full Bio ↴Bernadete Dinorah de Carvalho Cidade (born July 18, 1952 in Niterói, Brazil), better known as Baby do Brasil and formerly known as Baby Consuelo, is a Brazilian singer, songwriter and musician.

Known for her agile and fast vocals, energetic performances in pop, samba, baião and chorinho and hit songs such as "Menino do Rio" and "Brasileirinho", she was a fundamental member of artist]Novos Baianos, one of the most important MPB groups, and was once married to Brazilian guitarrist and bandmate Pepeu Gomes, in which they had three daughters (who also made up the Brazilian pop group, SNZ) and three sons, Pedro Baby, Krishna and Kriptus.

Curumim Chama Cunhatã Que Eu Vou Contar
Baby Do Brasil Lyrics

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Curumim chama cunhatã que eu vou contar
Cunhatã chama curumim que eu vou contar
Curumim, Cunhatã
Cunhatã, Curumim
Antes que os homens aqui pisassem nas ricas e férteis
Terraes Brasilis
Que eram povoadas e amadas por milhões de índios
Reais donos felizes da terra do pau Brazil

Pois todo dia e toda hora era dia de índio
Mas agora eles tem só um dia
Um dia dezenove de abril
Amantes da pureza e da natureza
Eles são de verdade incapazes
De maltratarem as fêmeas
Ou de poluir o rio, o céu e o mar
Protegendo o equilíbrio ecológico
Da terra, fauna e flora pois na sua historia
O índio é exemplo mais puro
Mais perfeito mais belo
Junto da harmonia da fraternidade
E da alegria, da alegria de viver
Da alegria de amar
Mas no entanto agora
O seu canto de guerra
É um choro de uma raça inocente
Que já foi muito contente
Pois antigamente

Todo dia era dia de índio
Todo dia era dia de índio

Overall Meaning

The song, Curumim Chama Cunhatã Que Eu Vou Contar, is a beautiful tribute to the indigenous people of Brazil, who were the original owners and caretakers of the land before the arrival of settlers. The lyrics reflect on the tragedy of how, with the passage of time, the rich and fertile soils of Brazil were trampled upon and the indigenous people were displaced and exploited. The song highlights how the current generation has only set aside one day to celebrate the indigenous peoples, while once upon a time, every day was a celebration of their culture and heritage.

The song celebrates the inherent goodness and natural wisdom of the indigenous people, who were known for their unconditional love for nature and their commitment to preserving the ecosystem. The song praises the indigenous peoples' harmonious existence with the flora and fauna around them, their protective nature towards their females, the rivers, the skies, and the seas. The song lays emphasis on the fact that the indigenous people were pure and unadulterated by any materialistic inclinations. The song serves both as an ode to the indigenous peoples of Brazil and as a reminder to the populace to embrace and cherish the beauty and the richness of the land that the indigenous peoples had preserved for centuries.

Line by Line Meaning

Curumim chama cunhatã que eu vou contar
Come, my little child, and listen to my story

Cunhatã chama curumim que eu vou contar
Come, my little girl, and listen to my story

Curumim, Cunhatã
Boys and girls

Cunhatã, Curumim
Girls and boys

Antes que os homens aqui pisassem nas ricas e férteis
Before men came and stepped on the wealthy and fertile

Terras Brasilis
Brazilian lands

Que eram povoadas e amadas por milhões de índios
That were populated and loved by millions of Native Indians

Reais donos felizes da terra do pau Brazil
Real happy owners of the land of Brazilwood

Pois todo dia e toda hora era dia de índio
Because every day and every hour was a day of the Indian

Mas agora eles tem só um dia
But now they have only one day

Um dia dezenove de abril
Nineteenth of April day