Joyce has in her baggage an extensive discography and about 400 recordings of her songs by some of the biggest names in Brazilian popular music, such as Gal Costa, Maria Bethânia, Elis Regina, Milton Nascimento, Ney Matogrosso, Edu Lobo, Emílio Santiago, Boca Livre, Mônica Salmaso, Leny Andrade, Nana Caymmi, Zizi Possi, Elizeth Cardoso, Simone and many others. Internationally, she has been recorded by big names like Annie Lennox, Wallace Roney, Omara Portuondo, Black Eyed Peas, David Sanchez, Jon Lucien, Claus Ogerman, Gerry Mulligan, Till Brönner, Flora Purim and others. Her compositions have been used in soundtracks for films (such as Robert Altman's "The Player" and "Legally Blonde"), animations (she participated in the soundtrack of the Japanese anime "Wolf's Rain" in partnership with Japanese composer Yoko Kanno), TV shows and theater performances.
She received 4 Latin Grammy nominations and has so far 34 individual CDs and 2 DVDs, besides compilations and participations. Currently, her work also follows an international path, with world tours every year and recordings of new albums in different countries, without ever losing her Brazilian-feminine identity. She performs annually on the Blue Note circuit in Japan, and in jazz festivals and tours in Europe, the United States, and Canada.
Samba Da Zona
Joyce Lyrics
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Todo o mundo cisma de dançar com meu par
Tiram ele de mim e não me deixam em paz
Porque ele aprendeu na zona, com as profissionais
E é por isso que ele dança, e dança assim tão bem
Quando cai no samba então, não tem pra mais ninguém
Ele é sensual e sabe conduzir
Sabe que uma dama também quer se divertir
Silêncio agora no salão, que o show vai começar
E o meu par na banda agora assume o seu lugar
Ele é genial, todo o mundo diz
Porque ele aprendeu na orquestra lá do tabariz
E é por isso que ele toca, e toca assim tão bem
Quando cai no samba então, não tem pra mais ninguém
Ritmo infernal, frases tão sutis
O que ele aprendeu na zona é o que me faz feliz
The lyrics of the song Samba Da Zona by Joyce describe the experience of a woman at a dance, where everyone wants to dance with her partner. The reason for this is that he learned to dance in the red-light district, with the professionals. Despite the judgment the woman faces, she still enjoys dancing with her partner, who is sensual and knows how to lead. The song highlights the idea that there is talent and beauty to be found in unexpected people and places.
The second verse of the song reveals that the partner is also a skilled musician, having learned to play in an orchestra in the red-light district. The lyrics suggest that he is now recognized as a genius by many. The woman cannot resist his music, which brings her joy and happiness. The overall message of the song seems to be about finding beauty in unexpected places or people, and not judging those who have had different life experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Quando estou num baile, é duro de aguentar
When I'm at a dance, it's hard to endure
Todo o mundo cisma de dançar com meu par
Everyone insists on dancing with my partner
Tiram ele de mim e não me deixam em paz
They take him away from me and don't leave me alone
Porque ele aprendeu na zona, com as profissionais
Because he learned from the professionals in the zone
E é por isso que ele dança, e dança assim tão bem
And that's why he dances, and dances so well
Quando cai no samba então, não tem pra mais ninguém
When he starts dancing samba, there's no one better
Ele é sensual e sabe conduzir
He is sensual and knows how to lead
Sabe que uma dama também quer se divertir
He knows that a lady also wants to have fun
Silêncio agora no salão, que o show vai começar
Silence now in the hall, the show is about to begin
E o meu par na banda agora assume o seu lugar
And my partner now takes his place in the band
Ele é genial, todo o mundo diz
Everyone says he's a genius
Porque ele aprendeu na orquestra lá do tabariz
Because he learned from the orchestra in Tabariz
E é por isso que ele toca, e toca assim tão bem
And that's why he plays, and plays so well
Ritmo infernal, frases tão sutis
Infernal rhythm, such subtle phrases
O que ele aprendeu na zona é o que me faz feliz
What he learned in the zone is what makes me happy
Contributed by Brooklyn V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Veronica Silva
AMO!
Sérgio Negrão
Ela é genial! Quando penso em Ludmila e Karol Conka me da uma pena dessa geração...🤣🤣
Cláudia Ferreira
Adooro