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.
Na Ri Na
Lura Lyrics
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Oh na ri na
Oh na ri na
Nu ta brinka so iá iá
Oh na ri na
Oh na ri na
Oh na ri na
Nu ta brinka so iá iá
Eh mosinhus
Na ka nhos fla-n nada
Oxi pelu menus
Mi-n kre brinka so iá iá
Oh iá iá
Oh na ri na
Oh na ri na
Oh na ri na
Nu ta brinka so iá iá
Mosinhus di Praia Baixu
Eh eh kah nhos fla nada
Oh oh ka nos buli-n
Mi-n kre brinka so iá iá
Oh iá iá
Oh na ri na
Óh na ri na
Oh na ri na
Nu ta brinka so iá iá
A bo mosinhu di Praia Baxu
Eh eh si bu da'n
Oh oh si bu da'n
N'ta brinka só iá iá oh iá iá
A bo Bitori di Praia Baixu
Eh eh ku bu kaxola
Oh oh ka ra pa nada
Nu ta brinka só iá iá
Oh iá iá
Oh na ri na
Oh na ri na
Oh na ri na
Nu ta brinka so iá iá
Eh mosinhus ka nhos fla nada
Oh oh codé di Dona
Eh eh ku si kaxola, nu ta brincka
Só iá iá, oh iá
Oh na ri na
Oh na ri na
Oh na ri na
Nu ta brinka so iá iá
A bo mosinhu
Mosinhu di Praia
Eh eh Praia e sabi
Oh oh Praia e priu
Bu ta brinka so iá iá, oh iá iá
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Nu ta brinka so iá iá
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Nu ta brinka so iá iá
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Nu ta brinka so iá iá
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"Na Ri Na" is a joyful song by Lura that celebrates the joy of dancing and having fun. The repetitive lyrics "Oh na ri na" may not have a straightforward meaning, but it feels like an invitation to let go and dance. The singer mentions "mosinhus" (little boys) and "mosinhu di Praia Baixu" (little boys from Praia Baixu) as the ones who don't say anything and who may even bother her, but she still wants to dance with them. She also talks about a "Bitori" and a "codé di Dona" whom we don't know who they are, but they may be her friends or people she sees while dancing.
The chorus "Nu ta brinka so iá iá" means "we are dancing so happy" in Cape Verdean Creole. The repetition of this phrase throughout the song reinforces the idea that this is a song about enjoying oneself through dancing. Lura's voice is smooth and passionate, and she adds some emotional depth to the song. It's a lovely and uplifting song that can make anyone smile and feel the rhythm.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh na ri na
Repetitive phrase used to express joy and excitement
Nu ta brinka so iá iá
We are playing and having fun
Eh mosinhus
Hey friends
Na ka nhos fla-n nada
Don't say anything
Oxi pelu menus
Not even to me
Mi-n kre brinka so iá iá
I want to play and have fun
Mosinhus di Praia Baixu
Friends from the neighborhood of Praia Baixu
Eh eh kah nhos fla nada
Hey, don't say anything
Oh oh ka nos buli-n
Oh, don't bother us
A bo mosinhu di Praia Baxu
You, friend from Praia Baixu
Eh eh si bu da'n
Hey, it's your turn
Oh oh si bu da'n
Oh, it's your turn
N'ta brinka só iá iá oh iá iá
We are playing and having fun, oh yeah
A bo Bitori di Praia Baixu
You, Bitori from Praia Baixu
Eh eh ku bu kaxola
Hey, with your basket
Oh oh ka ra pa nada
Oh, why are you doing nothing?
Eh mosinhus ka nhos fla nada
Hey friends, don't say anything
Oh oh codé di Dona
Oh, son of Dona
Eh eh ku si kaxola, nu ta brincka
Hey, with your basket, we are playing
Mosinhu di Praia
Friend from Praia
Eh eh Praia e sabi
Hey, Praia is wise
Oh oh Praia e priu
Oh, Praia is cool
Bu ta brinka so iá iá, oh iá iá
You are playing and having fun, oh yeah
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Monteiro Barreto Orlando
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@armindex
Em 2023 aqui de novo essa musica fez parte da minha infância cresci com caboverdiano na escola 🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹
@jorgesilveiramachado2015
A música caboverdiana é uma jóia preciosa que uma noite, em Mafra, descobri com um grupo de camaradas daquele Arquipélago que tocavam e cantavam numa Taberna local! Foi paixão à primeira audição! Que maravilha!
@user-ub2xb6px3s
Em Mafra tas aonde
@DaltonDhin
Top🇸🇹🇸🇹🇸🇹🇸🇹❤️
@G-eLsyPrznmo
Que nostalgia! Abraços de Maputo - Moçambique
@gizelamedeiros3697
"Na Ri Na", faz parte da trilha sonora da minha vida...oh Lura, beijos de São Tomé e Principe.❤️🇸🇹
@DaltonDhin
Top em Santola🇸🇹🇸🇹🇸🇹❤️
@user-lg6pw3hf6g
Em 2024 a relembrar oq essa música já fez na minha infância eu amo e sempre sorriu quando a ouço a música caboverdiana é uma maravilha ❤❤❤
@amaurimaquino4526
2003, 2004 no maculusso tinha eu 9 anos essa música tocava em todos os lugares até hoje quando a oiço viajo a mil horas com o bilhete só de ida. Amo❤❤
@anabelasantiago2560
Adoro música caboverdiana,uma vez descendente de Cabo Verde .Grande cantora Lura.