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.
Romaria
Lura Lyrics
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Rapica tambor
Pa recebê es dia grande
Festa de Romaria festa de tradiçon
San Jon ja pedi - pa nô
Tmá rume pa Rebera de Julion
Bá cola, ii oh ke sabe, ii oh ke sabe
Bá colá, he ba colá, ii oh ke sabe, ii oh ke sabe
Festa de Romaria é festa de tradiçon
Oh pique pique Maré d'Aninha
Kê pa nô bem colá por li
Ke pa nô bem colá por lá
Oi Senhor San Jon
Oi rapicá
Oi San Jon ja pedi ke pa nô bem
The lyrics to Lura's song Romaria describe a festive event known as the Festa de Romaria, a traditional celebration in Cape Verde honoring San Jon (Saint John). The song describes the preparations for the day, including the playing of drums and the gathering of people to make their way to Rebera de Julion. The chorus, "ii oh ke sabe, ii oh ke sabe," is a call to come together and celebrate with a joyful spirit.
The song also includes references to specific places and people, such as Maré d'Aninha, a local landmark that serves as a meeting point for the festivities, and San Jon himself, who is invoked in the lyrics. The repetition of the phrases "bá cola" and "he ba colá" serve to rally the revelers and encourage them to come together in the joyous spirit of the celebration.
Overall, the lyrics to Romaria reflect the rich cultural traditions and vibrant spirit of Cape Verde, celebrating the power of music, community, and tradition to bring people together and lift their spirits.
Line by Line Meaning
Ii oh ke sabe, ii oh ke sabe
Something important is happening, pay attention.
Rapica tambor
The drumbeat marks a special occasion.
Pa recebê es dia grande
We are preparing for an important day.
Festa de Romaria festa de tradiçon
This is a celebration of long-held traditions.
San Jon ja tchegá
St. John's Day has arrived.
San Jon ja pedi - pa nô
St. John is asking us to join him.
Tmá rume pa Rebera de Julion
Let's head to the riverbank.
Bá cola, ii oh ke sabe, ii oh ke sabe
Let's stick together, something important is happening.
Bá colá, he ba colá, ii oh ke sabe, ii oh ke sabe
We need to stay close, this is a significant time.
Festa de Romaria é festa de tradiçon
This celebration is all about keeping our traditions alive.
Oh pique pique Maré d'Aninha
Let's go to Aninha's marshy area.
Kê pa nô bem colá por li
Let's stick together as we make our way through the marsh.
Ke pa nô bem colá por lá
We need to stay close while we are in the marsh.
Oi Senhor San Jon
We acknowledge and greet St. John.
Oi rapicá
We acknowledge the drumbeat as part of the celebration.
Oi San Jon ja pedi ke pa nô bem
St. John is asking us to stick together as we celebrate.
Contributed by Kaitlyn W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
betto black
Lindo!!!!
Star
So beautiful