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Carlos Barbosa-Lima has long been a masterful interpreter of a wide range of melodic music. A brilliant acoustic guitarist, Barbosa-Lima gives taste and feeling to works that range from Gershwin to Bach, Jobim to Debussy. Although not an improviser, Barbosa-Lima has been featured on an extensive series of recordings for Concord's Concerto and Picante subsidiaries. A native of Brazil, Barbosa-Lima began studying the guitar when he was seven. Among his teachers were the influential Brazilian guitarist Isaias Savio and Andrés Segovia. While still a child, he was performing in public and he made his recording debut when he was just 12. He first toured the United States in 1967, and during 1971-1972 Barbosa-Lima performed in London and New York, gaining a worldwide reputation. He lived in New York for quite a few years before settling in Puerto Rico. Barbosa-Lima's tasteful yet virtuosic control of the guitar has resulted in consistently delightful solo recitals for Concord Concerto that appeal to a wide audience. His releases have found him exploring the music of Antonio Carlos Jobim, George Gershwin, Scott Joplin, Luiz Bonfá, Cole Porter, Leonard Bernstein (songs from West Side Story), and a variety of lesser-known Brazilian composers.
~ Scott Yanow, Rovi
Bahia
Carlos Barbosa-Lima Lyrics
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VENHA PARA A BAHIA IÔ IÔ
VOU LHE LEVAR DE BUSÃO
PRA CONHECER O PELÔ
PODE CONFIAR EM MIM
VOU LHE LEVAR DE BUSU
PRA CONHECER O BOMFIM
LUGAR DE PAZ E AMOR
PEDIR SANTA PROTEÇÃO
NA CASA DO NOSSO SENHOR
VENHA PARA A BAHIA IÁ, IÁ
VENHA PARA A BAHIA IÔ IÔ
VOU LHE LEVAR DE BUSÃO
PRA CONHECER O PELÔ
VOU LHE LEVAR AO MERCADO
E SUBIR DE ELEVADOR
DESCER A LADEIRA DA PRAÇA
SENTIR DO POVO O CALOR
VENHA PARA A BAHIA IO IO
VENHA PARA A BAHIA IA IA
VOU LHE LEVAR DE BUSÃO
PARA COMER VATAPÁ
VAMOS PASSEAR NA CIDADE
DA PRESENTE A IANSÃ
ADMIRAR DA BARRA O FAROL
E A PRAIA DE ITAPOAN
VENHA PARA A BAHIA IÁ, IÁ
VENHA PARA A BAHIA IÔ IÔ
VOU LHE LEVAR DE BUSÃO
PRA CONHECER O PELÔ
VENHA PARA A BAHIA IO IO
VENHA PARA A BAHIA IA IA
VOU LHE LEVAR DE BUSÃO
PARA COMER VATAPÁ
VAMOS PASSEAR NA CIDADE
DA PRESENTE A IANSÃ
ADMIRAR DA BARRA O FAROL
E A PRAIA DE ITAPOAN
VENHA PARA A BAHIA IÁ, IÁ
VENHA PARA A BAHIA IÔ IÔ
VOU LHE LEVAR DE BUSÃO
PRA CONHECER O PELÔ
The lyrics to Carlos Barbosa-Lima's song "Bahia" are a joyful and inviting invitation to visit the stunning state of Bahia, Brazil. The song encourages the listener to come along on a journey to experience the beauty, culture, and warmth of Bahia. The verses speak of a bus ride through the Pelô, the historic center of Salvador, to see the Bomfim Church, a place of peace and love where one can seek the protection of Saint Salvador. The chorus enthusiastically repeats the invitation to come to Bahia, where the listener can try traditional dishes such as Vatapá, and explore the city's landmarks, such as the Barra Lighthouse and the beautiful Itapoan Beach.
The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the sights and sounds of Bahia, with its colorful markets, lively streets, and beautiful beaches. What makes them particularly enjoyable is the upbeat and celebratory nature of the song, which captures the vitality and enthusiasm of the Bahian people.
Line by Line Meaning
VENHA PARA A BAHIA IÁ, IÁ
Come to Bahia with me, it'll be fun!
VENHA PARA A BAHIA IÔ IÔ
Join me in Bahia and let's have a good time!
VOU LHE LEVAR DE BUSÃO
Let me take you there by bus.
PRA CONHECER O PELÔ
So you can see Pelô, a famous neighborhood.
PODE CONFIAR EM MIM
Trust me, I've got this.
VOU LHE LEVAR DE BUSU
I'll take you there myself.
PRA CONHECER O BOMFIM
And we'll visit the peaceful Bomfim.
VAMOS SUBIR A COLINA
Let's climb the hill.
LUGAR DE PAZ E AMOR
It's a place of peace and love.
PEDIR SANTA PROTEÇÃO
We'll ask for divine protection.
NA CASA DO NOSSO SENHOR
In the house of our Lord.
VOU LHE LEVAR AO MERCADO
We'll go to the market.
E SUBIR DE ELEVADOR
We'll take the elevator up.
DESCER A LADEIRA DA PRAÇA
We'll walk down the square's slope.
SENTIR DO POVO O CALOR
You'll feel the warmth of the people.
PARA COMER VATAPÁ
We'll eat delicious vatapá.
VAMOS PASSEAR NA CIDADE
We'll take a walk around the city.
DA PRESENTE A IANSÃ
From the present to Iansã.
ADMIRAR DA BARRA O FAROL
We'll admire the lighthouse from Barra.
E A PRAIA DE ITAPOAN
And Itapoan beach as well.
VENHA PARA A BAHIA IÁ, IÁ
Come to Bahia with me, it'll be fun!
VENHA PARA A BAHIA IÔ IÔ
Join me in Bahia and let's have a good time!
VOU LHE LEVAR DE BUSÃO
Let me take you there by bus.
PRA CONHECER O PELÔ
So you can see Pelô, a famous neighborhood.
VENHA PARA A BAHIA IO IO
Join me in Bahia and let's have a good time!
VENHA PARA A BAHIA IA IA
Come to Bahia with me, it'll be fun!
VOU LHE LEVAR DE BUSÃO
Let me take you there by bus.
PARA COMER VATAPÁ
We'll eat delicious vatapá.
VAMOS PASSEAR NA CIDADE
We'll take a walk around the city.
DA PRESENTE A IANSÃ
From the present to Iansã.
ADMIRAR DA BARRA O FAROL
We'll admire the lighthouse from Barra.
E A PRAIA DE ITAPOAN
And Itapoan beach as well.
VENHA PARA A BAHIA IÁ, IÁ
Come to Bahia with me, it'll be fun!
VENHA PARA A BAHIA IÔ IÔ
Join me in Bahia and let's have a good time!
VOU LHE LEVAR DE BUSÃO
Let me take you there by bus.
PRA CONHECER O PELÔ
So you can see Pelô, a famous neighborhood.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Osvaldo Bomfim
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