Gil Semedo is one of the most successful artists in Portuguese speaking Afr… Read Full Bio ↴Gil Semedo is one of the most successful artists in Portuguese speaking Africa, having sold over a million records and having created his own music genre Caboswing (a combination of traditional Cape Verdean music styles such as Coladeira, Funana and Batuco mixed with zouk, pop and R&B). He rose to prominence in 1991 following the release of "Menina", the first single from his debut album bearing the same name. In total, Gil has released 12 albums.

Nos Cultura
Gil Semedo Lyrics

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Kultura di nos
É un forsa ki ta djuntanu
Nu ten nos muzika
Nos lingua i nos kumida sabi

Nu ta simia nos midju
Nu spanta nos korbu
Nu rega nos horta

Pa nu pila nos kana sim sim

Oh kultura bo é forti di mas
Nu ta lebabu pa undi nu bai
Oh kultura bo é forti di mas
Nu ka ta dexau nunka pa tras
Oh kultura bo é forti di mas
Nu ta lebabu pa undi nu bai
Oh kultura bo é forti di mas
Nu ka ta dexau nunka pa tras

Es anu txuba dja txobi
Kumida ta ten avontadi
Dexanu toma benson
Selebra nos tradison

Oh kultura bo é forti di mas
Nu ta lebabu pa undi nu bai
Oh kultura bo é forti di mas
Nu ka ta dexau nunka pa tras
Oh kultura bo é forti di mas
Nu ta lebabu pa undi nu bai
Oh kultura bo é forti di mas
Nu ka ta dexau nunka pa tras

(Kultura di nos)
Kultura bo é forti
(Kultura di nos)
Kultura bu bali
(Kultura di nos)
Kultura bo é forti
(Kultura di nos)
Kultura bu bali

(Kultura di nos)
Kultura bo é forti
(Kultura di nos)
Kultura bu bali
(Kultura di nos)
Kultura bo é forti
(Kultura di nos)
Kultura bu bali

(Kultura di nos)
Oh... nos kultura
(Kultura di nos)
Nu ta lebabu pa undi nu bai
(Kultura di nos)
Oh... nos kultura
(Kultura di nos)
Nu ka ta dexau nunka pa tras
(Kultura di nos)
(Kultura di nos)

(Kultura di nos)
(Kultura di nos)

Overall Meaning

The Gil Semedo song "Nos Cultura" celebrates Cape Verdean culture and its power to unite the people. The lyrics express pride in the elements that make up their culture, including their music, language, and food. The first verse states that their culture brings them together, that it represents their identity, and that it fills them with a sense of pride. The chorus repeatedly reinforces the idea that Cape Verdean culture is strong and resilient, and that they will never abandon it.

The second verse mentions the year coming to an end and the anticipation of a vibrant and meaningful celebration where people can come together and enjoy their cultural traditions. The lines "Dexanu toma benson / Selebra nos tradison" signify that the end of the year is a time where they can let loose, take a break from their everyday lives, and honor their traditions with loved ones. The final chorus once again emphasizes the strength and significance of Cape Verdean culture.

Overall, "Nos Cultura" serves as an anthem that proudly displays the cultural identity of Cape Verdeans and celebrates the powerful and lively spirit of their communities.

Line by Line Meaning

Kultura di nos
Our culture

É un forsa ki ta djuntanu
Is a force that unites us

Nu ten nos muzika
We have our own music

Nos lingua i nos kumida sabi
Our language and food are very tasty

Nu ta simia nos midju
We feel it in our hearts

Nu spanta nos korbu
It fills us with pride

Nu rega nos horta
We cultivate our land

Pa nu pila nos kana sim sim
So we can fill our plates with delicious food

Oh kultura bo é forti di mas
Oh, our culture is very strong

Nu ta lebabu pa undi nu bai
We carry it wherever we go

Nu ka ta dexau nunka pa tras
We will never leave it behind