His characteristic style fuses rock and roll, samba, bossa nova, jazz, maracatu, funk, ska and even hip hop, with lyrics that mix humor and satire, as well as themes esoteric. Jorge's work has a unique importance for Brazilian music, as it incorporates new elements in swing and guitar playing, with characteristics of North American rock, soul and funk. Furthermore, he brought Arab and African influences, coming from his mother, born in Ethiopia.
He influenced sambalanço and samba-rock and was covered and honored by countless exponents of the new generations of Brazilian music, such as Mundo Livre S/A, Os Paralamas do Sucesso, Skank, Fernanda Abreu, Racionais MC's and Belô Velloso. Jorge Ben Jor exploded with the song "Mas, Que Nada!" and, soon after, ratified his talent with another great hit, "Chove Chuva". Two songs that were neither bossa nova nor samba. Purists thought his music was too modern. It was difficult for musicians at the time to follow him, so much so that his first albums were recorded with a group that played samba jazz at Beco das Garrafas, Meirelles e os Copa 5, led by saxophonist J. T. Meirelles.
Maria Conga
Jorge Ben Lyrics
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Vendendo aluá
Aluá de Maria Conga eu vou comprar
Pois aluá de Maria Conga é boa e pode acabar
Maria Conga, tem dó de mim
Maria Conga, não faz assim
Maria Conga, traz um pouquinho pra mim
Aluá de Maria Conga
Já chegou Maria Conga
Vendendo aluá
Aluá de Maria Conga todo mundo pede mais
Pois é diferente, só ela sabe como faz
Maria Conga, tem dó de mim
Maria Conga, não faz assim
Maria Conga, traz um pouquinho pra mim
Aluá de Maria Conga
The lyrics to Jorge Ben's song "Maria Conga" describe a woman named Maria Conga who is selling a popular drink called aluá. The singer of the song expresses their desire to buy the aluá from Maria Conga because they believe that her recipe is the best and that it may run out. The lyrics implore Maria Conga to have mercy and share some of her aluá with the singer.
The repetition of the phrase "Maria Conga, tem dó de mim" (Maria Conga, have mercy on me) adds a sense of pleading to the song, highlighting the singer's desperation for the aluá. The lyrics also suggest that Maria Conga's aluá is unique and sought after by everyone. This creates a sense of competition and creates a desire among listeners to try Maria Conga's aluá for themselves.
Overall, the lyrics to "Maria Conga" celebrate the popularity of Maria Conga's aluá and create a sense of excitement and desire around her recipe.
Line by Line Meaning
Já chegou Maria Conga
Maria Conga has arrived
Vendendo aluá
Selling aluá
Aluá de Maria Conga eu vou comprar
I am going to buy Maria Conga's aluá
Pois aluá de Maria Conga é boa e pode acabar
Because Maria Conga's aluá is good and it could run out
Maria Conga, tem dó de mim
Maria Conga, have mercy on me
Maria Conga, não faz assim
Maria Conga, do not do that
Maria Conga, traz um pouquinho pra mim
Maria Conga, bring me a little bit
Aluá de Maria Conga
Maria Conga's aluá
Contributed by Tristan K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.