Sister of the also popular and renowned singer and composer Caetano Veloso, she began her artistic career in 1963, appearing in the play "Boca de Ouro" by Nelson Rodrigues. A song about the play was written by Caetano Veloso, who opened the show singing a samba track by Ataulfo Alves. That year she met Gilberto Gil, Gal Costa, Tom Zé, Djalma Correa, Pitti, Alcivando Luz and Fernando Lona in Salvador, with whom she performed at the commemorations inaugurating the Vila Velha de Salvador theatre in 1964 in the shows "Nós por exemplo" and "Nova bossa velha, velha bossa nova". In 1964 she also appeared in "Mora na Filosofia", her first solo show, when she met Nara Leão. As 1965 she replaced the muse of bossa nova in the show at Teatro Opinião (Rio de Janeiro), sharing the stage with Zé Kéti and João do Vale. She stood out for her stirring interpretation of the song "Carcará". In 1965 she also recorded her first record, a single containing the tracks "Carcará" and "É de manhã", the first recording of Caetano Veloso’s composition. That same year she released a double single with the songs "Carcará", "No carnaval", "Mora na filosofia" and "Só eu sei", followed by her debut album "Maria Bethânia" and the record "Maria Bethânia canta Noel Rosa". That year she also performed in the show Arena canta Bahia, directed by Augusto Boal, alongside Gal, Gil, Caetano, Pitti and Tom Zé. Also under the direction of Boal, the same group performed the show Tempo de Guerra. In 1996 she shared the stage of Teatro Opinião with Vinícius de Moraes and Gilberto Gil, presenting the show "Pois é". In 1967 she released the album "Edu & Bethânia" with Edu Lobo. She appeared in the shows "Yes, nós temos Maria Bethânia" (Bolso theatre, Rio de Janeiro) and "Comigo me desavim" (Miguel Lemos theatre, Rio de Janeiro) and "Brasileiro profissão esperança", by Paulo Pontes, directed by Bibi Ferreira, at the Casa Grande theatre (Rio de Janeiro). In 1971 she recorded the album "A tua presença", which was praised by the select critics. In 1971 the show "Rosa dos ventos" premiered at Teatro da Praia (Rio de Janeiro), directed by Fauzi Arap and she released the album of the same name. In 1972 she appeared alongside Chico Buarque and Nara Leão in the film "Quando o carnaval chegar" by Cacá Diegues. After another trip to Europe, she launched the album "Drama - anjo exterminado" also that year. In 1973 the show Drama, luz da noite premiered at Teatro da Praia, directed by Antônio Bivar and Isabel Câmara, from which arose the record "Luz da noite". The following year she commemorated ten years in the music business with the show "A cena muda", directed by Fauzi Arap, at the Casa Grande Theatre (Rio de Janeiro). The show led to a live record of the same name. In 1975 she performed a lengthy season with Chico Buarque at the Canecão (Rio de Janeiro). In 1976 she recorded the album "Pássaro proibido" which earned her first gold record. Also that year she got together with Caetano, Gil and Gal, forming the group Os Doces Bárbaros. In 1977 she released the album "Pássaro da manhã", for which she received the second gold record of her career. That year she was considered one of the bestselling singers in Brazil, which opened new doors in the record industry. In 1978 she starred in the show "Maria Bethânia e Caetano Veloso ao vivo" alongside her brother. Also that year the album "Álibi" was released, which earned her third gold disk. In 1979 she recorded the album "Mel". She released a series of records in the following decades: "Alteza" (81), "Maria" (88), "Memória da pele" (89), "Olho d’água" (92), "As canções que você fez pra mim" (93), only recording records by Roberto and Erasmo Carlos Âmbar (96), "Imitação da vida" (97) and "A força que nunca seca" (99). In 1994 she performed alongside Caetano Veloso, Gal Costa and Gilberto Gil, in the show "Doces Bárbaros na Mangueira", reference to the tribute made to them by this samba school, with the theme "Atrás da verde e rosa só não vai quem já morreu". In 2000, she recorded limited-edition album "Cânticos, preces, súplicas à Senhora dos Jardins do Céu". In 2001, she recorded the album "Maricotinha", containing the tracks "Moça do sonho" (Edu Lobo and Chico Buarque), from the musical "Cambaio, Primavera" (Carlos Lyra and Vinícius de Moraes), "Quando você não está aqui" (Herbert Vianna and Paulo Sérgio Valle), "Antes que amanheça" (Chico César and Carlos Rennó) and "Se eu morresse de saudade" (Gilberto Gil), among others, in addition to the title track, by Dorival Caymmi. She released the record a special show at the Canecão (Rio de Janeiro). The show included appearances by Caetano Veloso, Carlos Lyra, Chico Buarque, Nana e Danilo Caymmi, Adriana Calcanhoto and Gilberto Gil, among other artists. Also in 2001, in commemoration of her 35 years in the music business, she returned to the Canecão in the show "Maricotinha", which led to the double album "Maricotinha ao vivo". On December 8 that same year, she performed before 100,000 people on Copacabana beach alongside Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil and Gal Costa in the show "Doces Bárbaros", which concluded the project Pão Music. In 2003 the show presented in 2001 at the Canecão was released on the DVD "Maricotinha ao vivo", directed by André Horta. In 2003 she was also nominated for the Multishow Award in the categories Best Show and Best Album for "Maricotinha ao vivo". Also that year she created her own label, Quitanda, in partnership with record company Biscoito Fino, inaugurated the company by releasing the album "Brasileirinho", containing songs about religion and Brazil, with guest appearances by Nana Caymmi, Miúcha, Denise Stoklos and Ferreira Gullar, in addition to the groups Tira Poeira and Uakti, and the album "Vozes da Purificação", the first song recorded by Dona Edith do Prato. In 2004 she received the Tim Award in the categories Best Singer, Best Record and best visual MPB project, the Rival BR Award in the category Best Album, and the Academia Brasileira de Letras Award in the category Best Singer, in addition to being nominated for the Latin Grammy. That same year she produced and appeared as a singer alongside other artists on the album "Namorando a Rosa", a tribute record to violinist Rosinha de Valença, released by her Quitanda label. In 2005 she released the album Que falta você me faz, recording works by Vincius de Moraes, in partnership with Tom Jobim, Chico Buarque, Carlos Lyra, Baden Powell, Toquinho, Adoniran Barbosa and Jards Macalé. That same year she appeared at Canecão (Rio de Janeiro) in the show "Tempo Tempo Tempo Tempo - Uma homenagem a Vinícius de Moraes". In 2005 she also received the Golden Music Dolphin Award from the Rio de Janeiro State Culture Council.
Linha De Caboclo
Maria Bethânia Lyrics
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Feita de palha e reboco
Que a mata beija e abraça
Como pode saber?
Olhando assim lá de fora
Que dentro desse rancho mora
A mais bela flor da raça
Falo da Rosa
Que quando me beija
A minha pele acobreia
Minha alma chora
Flor mestiça
Que não tem receio
Em ser brasiliana
Quando aflora
Bendito
Aquele que semeia
Verdes a mão cheia
E diz a flor floreia
Quem vê aquela casa de caboclo
Feita de palha e reboco
Que a mata beija e abraça
Como pode saber?
Olhando assim lá de fora
Que dentro desse rancho mora
A mais bela flor da raça
Falo da Rosa
Que quando me beija
A minha pele acobreia
Minha alma chora
Flor mestiça
Que não tem receio
Em ser brasiliana
Quando aflora
Bendito
Aquele que semeia
Verdes a mão cheia
E diz a flor floreia
The song Casa de Caboclo by Maria Bethania talks about a humble house in the forest, made of straw and mud, which is embraced by nature. The song tells the story of a flower named Rosa who lives inside this house which is hidden from the outside world. The lyrics also talk about the beauty of this flower, and the singer describes how his skin starts to tingle when she kisses him, and his soul weeps with joy.
As the song continues, the singer speaks of how the flower is unafraid of being who she is, a mixed-race Brazilian, and blossoms regardless of societal expectations. The lyrics also speak of the blessings of those who plant and cultivate greenery, so that the flowers can bloom in abundance, and they can bear witness to the beauty of nature.
Overall, the lyrics celebrate the astounding beauty found within simple, unassuming qualities; the flora and fauna of the forests, the modest structure of a house, and a flower that blooms without fear of judgment. Casa de Caboclo is a song that speaks to the profound beauty that can be found in the most humble and overlooked aspects of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Quem vê aquela casa de caboclo
How can anyone truly see and understand the beauty of that simple caboclo house, made of straw and adobe, embraced by the forest?
Feita de palha e reboco
It was built with natural elements, combining the strength of straw and the texture of adobe.
Que a mata beija e abraça
Surrounded by the lush forest, the house is blessed with the gentle caresses of nature.
Como pode saber?
How can anyone truly know what lies inside that humble abode, just by looking at it from the outside?
Olhando assim lá de fora
If you just look at it from the outside, what can you really see?
Que dentro desse rancho mora
But inside that simple cabin dwells the most beautiful flower of the race.
A mais bela flor da raça
She is the most exquisite rose, so delicate and pure, a perfect gem of her kind.
Falo da Rosa
Let me tell you about that precious rose, the one I love so much.
Que quando me beija
Whenever she kisses me with her soft, tender lips,
A minha pele acobreia
My skin tingles with a magical sensation,
Minha alma chora
And my soul fills with pure emotion, I can't help but shed a tear of joy.
Flor mestiça
She's a mestizo flower, a perfect blend of different cultures,
Que não tem receio
And she's not afraid of showing her true essence as a Brazilian flower,
Em ser brasiliana
A true expression of the beauty and diversity of this land.
Quando aflora
When she blooms, she shines brighter than any other flower.
Bendito
Blessed is the one who sows the seeds of love, growth and renewal,
Aquele que semeia
Planting the green seeds of hope and prosperity,
Verdes a mão cheia
And watching the flowers grow, thriving in abundance.
E diz a flor floreia
And whispering to the beautiful flower as it blossoms and flourishes in all its glory.
Quem vê aquela casa de caboclo
How can anyone truly see and understand the beauty of that simple caboclo house, made of straw and adobe, embraced by the forest?
Feita de palha e reboco
It was built with natural elements, combining the strength of straw and the texture of adobe.
Que a mata beija e abraça
Surrounded by the lush forest, the house is blessed with the gentle caresses of nature.
Como pode saber?
How can anyone truly know what lies inside that humble abode, just by looking at it from the outside?
Olhando assim lá de fora
If you just look at it from the outside, what can you really see?
Que dentro desse rancho mora
But inside that simple cabin dwells the most beautiful flower of the race.
A mais bela flor da raça
She is the most exquisite rose, so delicate and pure, a perfect gem of her kind.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PAULO DAFILIN, ROQUE AUGUSTO FERREIRA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Linha de Caboclo
Maria Bethânia

Chegou a hora
Quem lá no mato mora
É que vai agora
Se apresentar
No chão do terreiro
A flecha do Seu Flecheiro
Foi que primeiro
Zuniu no ar
Vi Seu Aimoré
Seu Coral, vi Seu Guiné,
Vi Seu Jaguará,
Seu Araranguá,
Tupaíba eu vi,
Seu Tupã, vi Seu Tupi,
Seu Tupiraci,
Seu Tupinambá
Vi Seu Pedra-Preta se anunciar,
Seu Rompe-Mato,
Seu Sete-Flechas,
Vi Seu Ventania me assoviar
Seu Vence Demandas eu vi dançar
Benzeu meu patuá
Sonia Machado
Quando ouvi essa música pela primeira vez eu já era da Umbanda.....nunca tinha ouvido....tem dois guias meus na letra....rss Achei muito massa!
Ana Vládia
Okê cabloco! Salve todos os povos da mata! Saravá meu pai Oxossi. 🏹💚
Allex BARBOSA Santos
Meu Deus! Essa mulher é maravilhosa! Amoooo essa música
Anderson Frade
Salve Seu Ventania! Salve Seu Ubirajara!🏹❤
Jaqueline Gomes
FABULOSA, MAGNÍFICA, INTERPRETAÇÃO ÚNICA, SACERDOTISA COM VOZ QUE ECOA COM FORÇA ESPIRITUAL MARIA BETHÂNIA 👏👏👏👏👏💫💫💥💥💚❤💛💜🤎🤍🙏🙏🙏
Roberta Rezende
Valeu!!!!!! Colocaram a letra novamente!!!💗💖🕊️❤️
Alexandre Lima
salve todos os caboclos! salve meu querido amigo Ventania!!!! 🥰❤️🍀
Gil Júlio
Salve seu Sete Flechas,! Amo essa música. Esse Dvd é belíssimo 🏹🏹🏹🏹🏹🏹☘☘☘🍀🍀🌱🌿🌿☘
Jr animes
Sarava os caboclos , sarava seu Ubirajara
Andressa Takao
Maravilhosa!