He is most associated with the samba school Vila Isabel, and his own compositions (sambas de enredo) have been annually inaugurated by Vila Isabel in Rio de Janeiro's Carnaval competition for decades. His signature song, "Casa de Bamba," which dates back to the 1970s, is one of Brazilians' most beloved sambas. At age 74, he is still doing concerts and his lyrics continue to rally the spirits of audiences throughout Brazil. His 1995 CD "Ta Delicia Ta Gostoso" sold more than a million copies. His music shows influence from the region where he was born, such as the calango rhythm.
Martinho is politically active and a prominent figure and spokesperson for Afro-Brazilian issues as well as for the Brazilian Communist Party. He is the author of six books, and has been a recording artist since 1969.
Brasil Mulato
Martinho Da Vila Lyrics
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Porque é hora de completa integraç�£o
Branquinha, namore um preto
Faça com ele a sua miscigenaç�£o
Neguinho, vá pra escola
Ame esta terra
Esqueça a guerra
E abrace o samba
Que será lindo o meu Brasil de amanhã
Mulato forte, pulso firme e mente sã
Quero ver madame na escola de samba sambando
Quero ver fraternidade
Todo mundo se ajudando
Não quero ninguém parado
Todo mundo trabalhando
Que ninguém vá a macumba fazer feitiçaria
Vá rezando minha gente a oraç�£o de todo dia
Mentalidade vai mudar de fato
O meu Brasil então será mulato
The lyrics of Martinho Da Vila's song Brasil Mulato encourage racial integration in Brazil through the promotion of interracial relationships and a celebration of Afro-Brazilian culture, particularly the samba. The lyrics urge people of different races to come together in solidarity and break down the barriers of racial discrimination. The song sends a message of hope, envisioning a future where all people are united, and the country is a diverse and harmonious melting pot of cultures.
In the first verse, Pretinha (a term of endearment for a black woman) is advised to seek out a white man, while Branquinha (a term of endearment for a white woman) is advised to date a black man. The idea is that through these relationships, racial barriers can be broken down, and the country can achieve complete integration. The second part of the verse encourages Neguinho (a term of endearment for a black man) to go to school, love the land, forget about war, and embrace the samba.
The chorus expresses the hope that Brazil will become a country of strong mulatto people with sound minds and unwavering determination. The second verse continues the call for racial integration, envisioning a future where everyone, regardless of race, can participate in cultural activities like samba and help each other out without prejudice. The song ends with a call to abandon practices like witchcraft (macumba) and embrace prayer as a way to change one's mindset and achieve racial harmony.
Line by Line Meaning
Pretinha, procure um branco
Black girl, find a white man
Porque é hora de completa integração
Because it's time for complete integration
Branquinha, namore um preto
White girl, date a black man
Faça com ele a sua miscigenação
Make your miscegenation with him
Neguinho, vá para escola
Little black kid, go to school
Ame esta terra
Love this land
Esqueça a guerra
Forget the war
E abrace o samba
And embrace the samba
Que será lindo o meu Brasil de amanhã
That my Brazil tomorrow will be beautiful
Mulato forte, pulso firme e mente sã
Strong mulatto, firm pulse and sane mind
Quero ver madame na escola de samba sambando
I want to see madame dancing samba in the school
Quero ver fraternidade
I want to see fraternity
Todo mundo se ajudando
Everybody helping
Não quero ninguém parado
I don't want anyone standing still
Todo mundo trabalhando
Everybody working
Que ninguém vá a macumba fazer feitiçaria
Nobody should go to macumba to do witchcraft
Vá rezando minha gente a oração de todo dia
My people should pray the daily prayer
Mentalidade vai mudar de fato
Mentality will change in fact
O meu Brasil então será mulato
My Brazil will then be mulatto
Contributed by Caleb K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Vanessa Camargo
Muito lindooooo
GIAN LUIZ
O cara cantava isso em 1969, e agora?Agora aderiu á ideologia para ficar bem na mídia
Lia Marques
💘
Legolas XD
Hehehe Bolsonaro 17
Lia Marques
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Matheus Silva
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DESCONTROLE1983
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