Lura was born in Portugal to Cape-Verdean parents in 1975. Her father came from Santiago and her mother from São Nicolau. Initially she wanted to become a dancer or a swimming instructor. She became a singer at the age of seventeen when Juka, an artist from São Tomé and Príncipe, asked her to sing a duet with him for a music album. The album became a success, and subsequently she participated in productions by artists such as Bonga, Tito Paris, Paulo Flores and Paulinho Vieira.
In 1996 she recorded her first album Nha Vida with her own compositions. In 1997 she participated in the AIDS awareness project Red Hot + Lisbon among famous artists such as Caetano Veloso, Marisa Monte, Djavan, Bonga and Teresa Salgueiro. Further album productions and concerts all over Europe followed. In 2007 she sang her song Morna in the film Fados by Spanish film director Carlos Saura.
Fitiço Di Funana
Lura Lyrics
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E fitiço di Funana
Fitiço ki bu tem no kurpo kriola
E fitiço ki ta fazebu brilha
Bu ta badja Coladera sabi
Pa da ku Tornu minina ê sô bo
Bu ta baja Mazurka sabi
Ma bu badju ê Funana
Bu poi homis ta briga pa bo
Na roda ku mininas bu ta brinca ku bu saia
Bu pônu tuku ku ôdju na bo
Oi oi oi oi
Fitiço di Funana
The lyrics to Lura's song Fitiço Di Funana speak of a magical and enchanting dance known as Funana. The first two lines suggest that Funana is like a spell or charm that is captivating and takes over the body of its participants. When the song refers to the "kurpo kriola," it is likely referring to Cape Verdean women, since kriola is a Portuguese term for someone of mixed African and Portuguese descent. The lyrics suggest that the Funana dance makes the women shine and stand out.
The song goes on to describe how the dance is typically accompanied by Coladera and Mazurka music, but it is the Funana dance that truly captures the spirit of the people. The lines "ku bu Funana bu poi gerra na sala" suggest that the energy of the dance can incite conflict, and that men are drawn to women who can dance the Funana well. The last lines of the song repeat the title phrase "Fitiço di Funana" to reinforce the idea that the dance is indeed magical, and it has a powerful hold on those who experience it.
Line by Line Meaning
Fitiço ki bu tem na korpu minina
The spell that you have in your body, young woman
E fitiço di Funana
It is the spell of Funana
Fitiço ki bu tem no kurpo kriola
The spell that you have in your Creole body
E fitiço ki ta fazebu brilha
It is the spell that makes you shine
Bu ta badja Coladera sabi
You dance the knowledgeable Coladera
Pa da ku Tornu minina ê sô bo
To dance with you, young woman, it's only you
Bu ta baja Mazurka sabi
You dance the knowledgeable Mazurka
Ma bu badju ê Funana
But your style is Funana
Ku bu Funana bu poi gerra na sala
With your Funana, you start a battle in the room
Bu poi homis ta briga pa bo
Men fight for you
Na roda ku mininas bu ta brinca ku bu saia
In the circle with the girls, you dance with your skirt
Bu pônu tuku ku ôdju na bo
You put a spell on me with your eyes
Oi oi oi oi
Oh oh oh oh
Fitiço di Funana
The spell of Funana
Contributed by Penelope V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@a.b.7817
- Lyrics -
Fitiço ki bu tem na korpu minima
E fitiço di Funana
Fitiço ki bu tem no korpa kriola
E fitiço ki ta fazebu brilha
Bu ta badja Coladera sabi
Pa da ku Tornu minina ê sô bo
Bu ta baja Mazurka sabi
Ma bu badju ê Funana
Ku bu Funana bu poi gerra na sala
Bu poi homis ta briga pa bo
Na roda ku mininas bu ta brinca ku bu saia
Bu pônu tuku ku ôdju na bo
Oi oi oi oi
Fitiço di Funana
@Cagaloso007
Tive o privilégio de assistir ao vivo e o meu pequeno ainda dançou com Lura.
Muito Grato pela Maravilhosa noite que LURA nos proporcionou🤗
MAGNIFICA
@user-wt4gb5cm3o
Linda música, talentosa amo te muito Lura ❤
@a.b.7817
- Lyrics -
Fitiço ki bu tem na korpu minima
E fitiço di Funana
Fitiço ki bu tem no korpa kriola
E fitiço ki ta fazebu brilha
Bu ta badja Coladera sabi
Pa da ku Tornu minina ê sô bo
Bu ta baja Mazurka sabi
Ma bu badju ê Funana
Ku bu Funana bu poi gerra na sala
Bu poi homis ta briga pa bo
Na roda ku mininas bu ta brinca ku bu saia
Bu pônu tuku ku ôdju na bo
Oi oi oi oi
Fitiço di Funana
@danicastellano9468
Obrigadoo
@autourdedouzedegres
Muito obrigado! Faz tempo que gostava de ler letras de funanas: savorosa música más nao posso cantar porque nao entendo cuasi nada. Du fond du coeur merci!
@bethsantanna7571
Linda música! Que ritmo alegre! Impossível ouvir sem querer logo dançar!
Abraços do Brasil!
@luizaugustosoaresmoura5426
Eu adoro esta música! Mulher linda e talentosa. Que voz 😍 Beijos de Belo Horizonte - Brasil.
@JuraMalopolska
Muzyka miłości i harmonii, kocham
@ameliaorlanda180
Esse guitarrista tem umas escalas bem cabo verdianas amooo❤❤❤
@amiltongomes7588
Abraços...uma voz feminina espetacular eu amo suas músicas obrigado lura.