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Real Name:
Uday Veloso
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Born in Nova Friburgo (Rio de Janeiro), November 28, 1941 is a Brazilian pianist, singer and composer.
He was a crooner in nightclubs in Rio de Janeiro, and then continued playing at the São Paulo nights. He began his career by the label Copacabana in the early 70's. His musical style is known as "samba jewel" by combining the traditional samba with piano, romantic and jazzy arrangements. His first album "Benito Di Paula" in 1971, was censured for bringing the song "Apesar de Você" by Chico Buarque.
His second LP, "Ela" also has brought great success. But burst the charts with the third, "Um Novo Samba" which had appeared on the cover with his long beard and hair, numerous chains, earrings, bracelets, etc.. The great success of this album was the song "Retalhos de Cetim".
He had many successes throughout his career as "Charlie Brown", "Vai Ficar na Saudade" "Se Não For Amor", "Amigo do Sol, Amigo da Lua" e "Mulher Brasileira". Reached in 70 years, competing for the sale of LPs along with Roberto Carlos, have composed many songs for this.
He commanded the "Benito di Paula e seus convidados - Brasil Som 75" TV show. He has over 35 albums recorded, and an important part of his work re-released on CD, due to the success of his songs. It's to succeed at the international level as in Mexico, Japan, the United States and especially in Latin America.
Had part of his story in the book "Eu Não Sou Cachorro Não" the historian, journalist and writer from Bahia Paulo César de Araújo.
After 10 years without recording, Benito di Paula launched in 2009 by EMI Music his second CD and first live DVD, recorded live in Rio, and that brings its greatest hits, like "Retalhos de Cetim", "Sanfona Branca" e "Charlie Brown".
Maria Baiana Maria
Benito Di Paula Lyrics
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Vem da Bahia :||
É Maria Maria
É Maria Maria
É Maria Maria
É Maria Maria
Seu vestido rendado, florido
Vem correndo sorrindo saudar
Sua filha é Maria Maria
Seu olhar presa mansa, pureza
Do Brasil, da Bahia, Maria
É baiana enfeitada de flores
Meu batuque de sorte, senhores
||: Vem da alegria
Vem da Bahia :||
É Maria Maria
É Maria Maria
É Maria Maria
É Maria Maria
Seu vestido rendado, florido
Vem correndo sorrindo saudar
Meu Senhor do Bonfim, que alegria
Sua filha é Maria Maria
Seu olhar presa mansa, pureza
Do Brasil, da Bahia, Maria
É baiana enfeitada de flores
Meu batuque de sorte, senhores
The lyrics of Benito Di Paula's song "Maria Baiana Maria" celebrate the beauty and joy of a woman named Maria, who comes from Bahia, Brazil. The song opens with an invitation for Maria to join in the festivities, to come from the happiness and excitement that is associated with Bahia. As she approaches, the lyrics describe her wearing a dress with lace and flowers, running and smiling to greet her father in Bonfim. The song emphasizes the joy that Maria brings to the people around her, and her sweet and gentle demeanor.
The lyrics also describe Maria as a representation of the culture and traditions of Bahia, with her enfeitada de flores (adorned with flowers) and her batuque de sorte (lucky beat). The song celebrates the purity and simplicity of Maria's character, which is seen as a reflection of the beauty and richness of the Brazilian culture. The song is a tribute to the spirit of Bahia, its people, and its customs, which are embodied in Maria.
Line by Line Meaning
Vem da alegria
She comes from joy and happiness.
Vem da Bahia
She comes from the state of Bahia in Brazil.
É Maria Maria
Her name is Maria Maria.
Seu vestido rendado, florido
Her dress is lacy and filled with flowers.
Vem correndo sorrindo saudar
She comes running and smiling to greet.
Meu Senhor do Bonfim, que alegria
She is joyful to visit the Lord of Bonfim.
Sua filha é Maria Maria
She is the daughter of Maria Maria.
Seu olhar presa mansa, pureza
Her eyes are gentle and pure.
Do Brasil, da Bahia, Maria
She is a native of Brazil, specifically from Bahia.
É baiana enfeitada de flores
She is a Bahian woman adorned with flowers.
Meu batuque de sorte, senhores
My lucky drumming, gentlemen.
Contributed by Aaliyah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jackson Junior
Essa linda música do Benito di paula é uma homenagem a Bahia, to todo arrepiado aqui e muito emocionado, sucesso de 1976
jose cardoso mendes
OS BAIANOS QUE ME PERDOEM, O BENITO FÊZ TANTAS HOMENAGENS A NOSSA MARAVILHOSA BAHIA, O MESMO É FRIBURGUENSE RJ. SERIA MAIS DO QUE JUSTO UM TITULO DE CIDADÃO BAIANO.
sandoval rufino
Esta música apesar de ser um grande sucesso da época me traz uma lembrança inigualável.... pois lembra da minha MÃE... ela me ensinou a gostar de muitas coisas boas, dentre uma delas gostar das músicas do Benito de Paula ... SAUDADES ETERNAS... DA MINHA MÃE....
Lilian Dias
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José Damián Ibarrola Rodriguez
Isso era realmente, um dos melhores artistas de todos os tempos até Benito
Francisco Calheira
Música feita em homenagem a minha vó...Maria de Salvador Bahia...p nossa família uma homenagem inesquecível
Luiz Carlos Atagiba
Grande Benito de Paula. Tempo bom. Aguentar hoje tiaguinho e turma do pagode é só por DEUS.
Jorge Ramos
Cresci ouvindo Benito de Paula tempo bom
Maria Do Rosario Passos Lima
Vdd,ninguém mereuce.
JUCA LACERDA
Ouvi esse samba numa roda de Partido Alto a uns 10 anos la no Morro Dona Marta em Botafogo o Banjo do falecido Nicolau só faltava falar! Tempo bom!