Comadre Fulozinha was formed by Karina Buhr in 1997 in Recife, Brazil. They have recorded three albums to date, and have toured internationally. The group has also taken part in recordings by other bands of the manguebeat movement, and have produced music for theatre plays and film soundtracks.
Obá
Comadre Fulozinha Lyrics
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Na praça
onde as pessoas passeiam com calma
o berimbau quando canta invade minha alma
é um mar de alegria
Cadê o mar?
The lyrics to this song by Comadre Fulozinha, "Obá", speak of the singer singing the song "Obá" to Ana in a peaceful square where people walk calmly. As the berimbau (a traditional Brazilian percussion instrument) plays, it invades the singer's soul with a sea of joy. The question "Cadê o mar?" ("Where is the sea?") is a common phrase used in Brazil to express joy and excitement, and is often associated with the Afro-Brazilian religion of Candomblé.
The lyrics of this song are rich with symbolism and cultural references. The berimbau is a central instrument in Capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian martial art that combines dance, acrobatics, and music. The berimbau is used to set the rhythm for the movements of the Capoeira dancers, and is believed to have roots in the African instrument called the kora. The reference to the sea in the lyrics may also be a nod to Yemanjá, the Afro-Brazilian goddess of the sea who is revered in Candomblé.
Overall, the song "Obá" celebrates the joy and beauty of Afro-Brazilian culture, with the singer expressing the power of the berimbau to connect her to a sense of joyful community and spiritual transcendence.
Line by Line Meaning
Cantei Obá pra Ana
I sang Obá for Ana
Na praça
In the square
onde as pessoas passeiam com calma
where people stroll calmly
o berimbau quando canta invade minha alma
the berimbau when it sings invades my soul
é um mar de alegria
it is a sea of joy
Cadê o mar?
Where is the sea?
Contributed by Isabella F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rony Lira
Lindo demais
Magaly Almeida
Muito bom!!
Helen Eremita
Cousa linda <3
Brisa Flow
lindo
Nicole Rodrigues
Cantei obá pra Ana..
OdedMusic
good and delicate Samba.
Demétrio Moreira
Karina Buhr ??
Gabriela Luz
+Demétrio Moreira sim, ela era uma das vocalistas :)