The character lends its name to the band recifense play traditional music of Pernambuco permeated by elements of several other rhythms of Brazil and the world. Each member has a different musical background, ranging from classical music, through rock'n'roll, to the Cuban music and Afro rhythms.
In 1993, the first time, the trio decided to present only with traditional elements - there was thus a natural division in the repertory: Mestre Ambrósio Mestre Ambrósio Acoustic and Electric. Lacked a vocalist (Siba does not sing), and Sheena Lee joined the other "Ambrose" - the last to integrate the group were Maurício Alves and Sergio Cassiano.
The acoustic repertoire consisted of forrós "Pé-de-Serra" (rural influence), Bay Horse Marine, Cocos and instrumentation of bands Pífanos. Considering the varied musical backgrounds of the members, the reproduction of traditional could no longer be the line of work of Mestre Ambrósio Acoustic, resulting in forró "Wing-Walk". The "Wing-Walk" is the adaptation of forró Pé-de-serra "urban environment, mixed with various musical influences. Is "urban music of rural sentiment."
With the growth and recognition of the band, recording a CD was a natural step. But it was not possible to reconcile the two repertoires (acoustic and electric). The Coco and Maracatu spoke louder. With free adaptations of traditional rhythms, keeping the guitar and bass, set the profile music. Get the first CD, titled, independently produced. If Joseph and Zé Limeira Estrela Amazona, two clips of songs of this CD are run by MTV, and the success of the band begins to gain national coverage. If Zé Limeira Estrela Amazona is nominated for best video in the category Artist / Band revelation of the MTV Video Music Brazil 1996.
In 1997, after concerts throughout Europe and in Central Park, Master Ambrose moved to Sao Paulo, closed a deal with Sony and launched in the House of Fuá Cabral. Fuá is chosen best CD of the world in 1999 by critic Jon Pareles of The New York Times: "The songs rock Master Ambrose shows us the roots, history and possibilities. But above all, his leap into the future is at your tremendous vitality in the present. "
Even by Sony in 2001, it released the third CD Samba, considered more mature work and which best conveys the band's profile so far
Mestre Ambrósio is:
Hélder Vasconcelos: percussion, dance and voice
Maurício Alves: percussion, dance and voice
Mazinho Lima: bass, vocals
“O” Rocha: percussion and vocals
Sérgio Cassiano: percussion and vocals
Siba: guitarra, rabeca and voice
Povo
Mestre Ambrósio Lyrics
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Povo é mais que a prôa pra nação !
Sangue expande a ponte, a afirmação :
Povo, não a raça da ração !
Poder cantar :
derrubar portões, ladrões e muros !
Poder dançar :
festejar na contramão !
Há de rebentar
sempre nova flor,
sempre novo dia
rebentando amor !
Dig, dig, dig, dig, dig,
dig, dig, di, don, don,
dig, dig, dig, di, don, don,
dig, don, don, don, don !
The lyrics of Mestre Ambrósio's song "Povo" reflect a message of strength and unity among the people. The opening line "Força, festa, fonte e fundação" (Strength, celebration, fountain, and foundation) is a call to action for the people to come together and build a strong foundation for their nation. The mention of "Povo" (people) being more than just the "prôa" (the prow, or front) of the nation emphasizes the importance of the people as the driving force behind any successful society.
The next line "Sangue expande a ponte, a afirmação: Povo, não a raça da ração!" (Blood expands the bridge, the affirmation: People, not the race of the ration!) is a strong statement against discrimination based on race. The reference to blood as expanding the bridge suggests that unity and commonality among people is what truly breaks down barriers, rather than superficial factors like race. The use of the word "ração" (ration) instead of "alimentação" (food) is a clever and poetic way of emphasizing the idea that people should not be reduced to mere consumers or animals, but rather recognized as individuals with a shared humanity.
Line by Line Meaning
Força, festa, fonte e fundação :
Strength, celebration, source, and foundation:
Povo é mais que a prôa pra nação !
The people are more than the bow of the nation!
Sangue expande a ponte, a afirmação :
Blood expands the bridge, the affirmation:
Povo, não a raça da ração !
People, not the breed of ration!
Poder cantar :
The power to sing:
derrubar portões, ladrões e muros !
To bring down gates, thieves, and walls!
Poder dançar :
The power to dance:
festejar na contramão !
To celebrate in opposition!
Há de rebentar
It will burst
sempre nova flor,
Always a new flower,
sempre novo dia
Always a new day
rebentando amor !
Bursting with love!
Dig, dig, dig, dig, dig,
Dig, dig, dig, dig, dig,
dig, dig, di, don, don,
dig, dig, di, don, don,
dig, dig, dig, di, don, don,
dig, dig, dig, di, don, don,
dig, don, don, don, don !
dig, don, don, don, don!
Contributed by Connor P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rafael Baêta
É arretado dimais!
Aldo Farias
muito bom pena que pouco valorizado por nós
heder rabelo
que que isso meu pai, isso é musica na mais pura fórmula! amo essa Musica em especial! há de rebentar sempre nova flor, sempre novo dia rebentando o amor
Danielovik
Increible mestre ambrosio !
Luiza Ribeiro
poder cantar, derrubar portões, ladrões e muros
poder dançar, festejar na contramão!!
Drica Souza Oficial
Bota arretado nisso!!
Fabeth Morrissey
Sen-sa-cio-nal
Pavel Tavares
Fuerza de esta fuente, Inundación; Pueblo es más que la proa de la nación; Sangre expande el puente, afirmación; Pueblo, no la raza de la ración. Poder cantar; derribar portones, ladrones y muros; Poder danzar; festejar en contramano. Ha de reventar Siempre nueva flor, Siempre nuevo día reventando amor.