Katia Bronstein grew up in the Ipanema beach neighborhood during the late 6… Read Full Bio ↴Katia Bronstein grew up in the Ipanema beach neighborhood during the late 60's and early 70's. Her mother used to take part in bossa nova 'roundups' at bars and parties during the very birth of this music style. Later she sung in the choirs of female voices on Egberto Gismonti's early recordings. Music was always an issue at her home and she started to follow classes at an early age, giving in her passion for singing. Katia also gave way to performing arts by studying dance and theatre and by taking part in a very famous group of young 'avant-garde' artists in Rio de Janeiro (at the beginning of the 80's). Among the very famous local artists who rose from this group was her long time close friend Bebel Gilberto (João Gilberto's daughter).

After taking part in several movies, plays, musicals and dancing projects, Katia concentrated her career on singing. In the mid 90's, when she started to look for some new partners to give a deeper focus on her musical concepts, Katia had the luck to find the late great producer Suba. Before his untimely death in 1999, she had the privilege to have him mixing her first album, 'Katia B' (2000). Suba also invited her to compose and sing on his successful album 'São Paulo Confessions'. Their partnership can be heard on the track called 'Secret'. Later she participated on his tribute album 'Tributo', on the track 'Are you Sleeping?'.

Katia's second album, 'Só Deixo Meu Coração na Mão de Quem Pode' (2003), was released worldwide. In Brazil the album was released by MCD Records, in Japan by Rip Curl Recordings, in Germany by Peacelounge Recordings, in the UK by Tumi Music (as 'Mais Uma/One More Shot') and in the US by Street Beat Records (as 'My Brazilian Heart'). She worked with several producers. Some of them were new names in the Brazilian music scene. Others were well known, like Bid (electronic and lounge) and Marcos Suzano (the great Brazilian percussionist who travels the world spreading some serious Samba beats!). Some other great local musicians participated on the album too, like her husband João Barone (drummer for famous rock band Paralamas do Sucesso) and the great worldwide renowned musical genius and close friend, Egberto Gismonti. The success of the album led to various concert invitations in and outside Brazil; like in Mexico, Uruguay, France (Paris) and Germany (in Frankfurt and at the well known Popkomm
Festival in Berlin (2006)).

Now here's Katia's third solo project: 'Espacial'
There's an info page in Enlish on Katia's work on MúsicaBrasileira.org with cd and concert reviews.

Katia B mixes MPB with electronic music.

More info: http://katiab.uol.com.br/biography.php

Canto de alegria
Katia B Lyrics

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Gosto de pegar na tua mão
Gosto do teu jeito de falar
Gosto de me enroscar
Gosto de te olhar dormindo
Gosto do teu pijama

Gosto de te ver brincar
Gosto quando você encosta

Gosto do que você gosta
Gosto quando você encosta
Gosto do que você gosta

Eu posso te levar

Gosto de te balançar
Gosto do teu sorriso
E do teu silêncio
Gosto do teu medo de barulho
Gosto do teu abraço
Gosto do teu bafo

Gosto quando você encosta
Gosto do que você gosta
Gosto quando você encosta
Gosto do que você gosta

Eu posso te acalmar

É um canto de alegria
É um canto de amor
Teu olhar é poesia
Teu abraço salvador

É um canto de alegria
É um canto de amor
Teu olhar é poesia
Teu abraço salvador

Gosto de te balançar
Gosto do teu sorriso
E do teu silêncio
Gosto do teu medo de barulho
Gosto do teu abraço
Gosto do teu bafo

Gosto quando você encosta
Gosto do que você gosta
Gosto quando você encosta
Gosto do que você gosta

Eu posso te acalmar

É um canto de alegria
É um canto de amor
Teu olhar é poesia
Teu abraço salvador

É um canto de alegria
É um canto de amor
Teu olhar é poesia
Teu abraço salvador

Teu abraço salvador

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Canto de Alegria" by Katia B express a deep affection and connection between two people. The singer shares her love and appreciation for the person she is with, highlighting various things she enjoys about them. She mentions enjoying holding their hand, admiring their way of speaking, cuddling up with them, and watching them sleep. The lyrics also mention the joy the singer feels when seeing the other person play and how she shares their likes and preferences.

The song conveys a sense of comfort and security, as the singer mentions enjoying the silence, the other person's fears, their hug, and even their breath. The repeated phrase "Gosto quando você encosta, gosto do que você gosta" emphasizes the singer's strong connection and alignment with the other person's desires and interests. The lyrics suggest that the singer can calm and soothe the other person, expressing a deep understanding and care for their well-being.

Overall, the song "Canto de Alegria" celebrates the joy and love found in a relationship. It captures the small but meaningful moments shared between two people and the profound impact they have on each other's lives.

Line by Line Meaning

Gosto de pegar na tua mão
I enjoy holding your hand

Gosto do teu jeito de falar
I like the way you talk

Gosto de me enroscar
I like curling up

Gosto de te olhar dormindo
I like watching you sleep

Gosto do teu pijama
I like your pajamas

Gosto de te ver brincar
I like watching you play

Gosto quando você encosta
I like when you touch

Gosto do que você gosta
I like what you like

Eu posso te levar
I can take you

Gosto de te balançar
I like rocking you

Gosto do teu sorriso
I like your smile