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.
Madalena do Jucú
Martinho Da Vila Lyrics
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Voc
ê foi pra praia
Botou um biquíni, foi à beira do mar
Tomava sol, tomava banho
Oi, que vontade doida de beijar
Madalena, Madalena
Você ficou tão bonita
A sua pele morena ficou mais morena
A sua bundinha redonda ficou mais redonda
Oi, que vontade doida de apertar
Madalena, Madalena
Você não sabe o que eu passei
Lá na cidade, lá na cidade
Eu vi você no mar, sozinha a nadar
Oi, que vontade doida de mergulhar
Martinho da Vila's song Madalena do Jucu talks about a woman named Madalena who goes to the beach wearing a bikini and enjoying the sun and the sea. She looks beautiful with her dark skin and curvy body, making the singer feel an intense desire to kiss and touch her. These lyrics convey the intense sexual desire that the singer feels for Madalena. It portrays the sensual atmosphere of the beach, where the softness of the sun and waves provides the perfect setting for desire to blossom.
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