Born on July 13, 1946, in Ponte Nova, Minas Gerais, João Bosco's profession was engineering when he moved to Rio de Janeiro, where his songs were also recorded by Elis Regina and were a success. He soon became admired as a versatile vocalist and a dynamic performer. João Bosco has been noted for "his singular fusion of Arab culture, Afro-American music and Brazilian styles bossa nova," influenced by American jazz.
Bate Um Balaio Ou Rockson Do Pandeiro
João Bosco Lyrics
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Bate um balaio
Quero é mandacaru
Ô cabra do bom!
A E I O U Y
The lyrics to João Bosco's song Bate Um Balaio Ou Rockson Do Pandeiro are full of playful language and nonsense sounds. The repetition of "Hum! Hum! Hum! Hum!" and "Bate um balaio" creates a rhythm that is both catchy and unpredictable. The mention of "mandacaru" and "cabra do bom" suggests a connection to Brazilian culture and folklore. The vowels at the end of the line - A E I O U Y - seem to be reducing language to its most basic elements, emphasizing the musicality of the words rather than their meaning.
Overall, the lyrics can be interpreted as a celebration of music and language. They suggest that music is something that can transcend meaning and communicate on a level that is purely emotional. The song itself is a testament to that idea, with its lively rhythms and playful lyrics that invite the listener to let loose and have fun.
Line by Line Meaning
Carolina Hum! Hum! Hum! Hum!
Let's make some noise, Carolina!
Bate um balaio
Play some music on the balaio (a type of percussion instrument)
Quero é mandacaru
I want to listen to the sound of the mandacaru (a type of cactus plant common in northeastern Brazil)
Ô cabra do bom!
Hey, you're a really cool person!
A E I O U Y
These are the vowels in the Portuguese language
Contributed by Joseph V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Well Mefisto
Cara, a imagem não está lá essas coisas e o audio também não. Ainda assim o baixo soa monstruosamente LINDO!!!! Imagina isso ao vivo!! Ou então numa mídia moderna, cheia de 5.1, etc... Bom demais!!!!
Aislan Sousa
Poxa previlégio foi pra quem teve essa oportunidade de ver esse mestre tocando ao vivo nesse dia !! Hoje só em videos mesmo , mais mesmo assim vale a pena .. muito bom obrigado por postar essa obra de arte.. abrçs Aislan bass
Claudio Escouto
show, improviso vocal, intrumental...transcedental
Tania Narvaes
Muito obrigado pelo post. Assisti a muitos shows do Joao Bosco com o Nico, eh joia pura!!! uma das melhores memorias da minha vida. Joao Bosco eh incrivel e Nico eh pra lah de comentarios, contrabaixo maravilhoso!!! Esta fazendo a minha noite!!!
Tania Narvaes
Like is not enough! Joao Bosco e Nico Assumpcao eh tudo de bom!
Leo Xavier
Velho Ken Smith vintagezão!
Claudio Escouto
show improviso vocal, intrumental..
JOELSOM BRUNO Loureiro
ow a Cara de Caetano e Chico se pergunto oq que é isso? E ao msm tem q genio!!
vaca louca
joão bosco e nico assumpção uqer mais ? kk
Nilson Santos
esse baixo é ken smith amigo....