Mia was born in 1947 in Bagnara Calabra (province of Reggio Calabria, southern Italy), but soon she moved to Rome with her sister (Loredana Bertè) and her friend Renato Zero. Both of them would eventually become successful singers too.
She recorded her first records as Mimì Bertè, but she soon decided to change her name to the more appealing Mia Martini.
Her biggest hits were "Piccolo Uomo", which was recorded in several languages, "Almeno tu nell'universo", which is considered her masterpiece and has been covered by several famous Italian singers including Mina and Elisa, and "Minuetto" among many others.
She represented Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest twice: in 1977 with "Libera (song)" (13th out of 18), and in 1992 with "Rapsodia" (4th out of 23).
Her career ended tragically in 1995 when she was found dead under mysterious circumstances in her apartment at Cardano al Campo, near Milan.
Go to complete biography at http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mia_Martini
Chica Chica bum
Mia Martini Lyrics
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Chic
Pra eu cantar o chica chica bum
Chic
Com a cancao do chica chica bum
Chic
Meu coracao faz chica chica bum
Chic
Onde o samba tem
Canjere tambem
Numa batucada
Bum chic bum bum bum bum bum
E brasileiro o chica chica bum chic
Com um paindeiro fazendo chica
Bum chic
E para terminar
Voces devem cantar
O chica chica bum
Chica chica bum
Chica chica bum chic
The song "Chica Chica Bum" by Mia Martini is an upbeat and rhythmic Brazilian-style song that talks about the singer's love for the music and culture of Brazil. The lyrics describe the sound of the singer's ganza (a percussion instrument) making a "chica chica bum" rhythm, which makes her heart beat along and fills her with nostalgia for the samba music of Bahia.
The song is an ode to Brazilian music and its unique rhythm, which is captured perfectly by the lyrics and melody. The singer encourages the listener to join in and sing the "chica chica bum" chorus, as a way of celebrating the joy and energy of Brazilian culture. The song incorporates Portuguese and English lyrics, giving it an international appeal and making it accessible to audiences around the world.
Overall, "Chica Chica Bum" is a lively and fun song that celebrates the rich culture and musical traditions of Brazil. The catchy rhythm and playful lyrics make it a popular choice for parties and celebrations, and it continues to be a beloved song in Brazil and beyond.
Line by Line Meaning
O meu ganza faz chica chica bum
My maraca makes the sound chica chica bum
Chic
Chic
Pra eu cantar o chica chica bum
So I can sing the chica chica bum
Com a cancao do chica chica bum
With the song of chica chica bum
Meu coracao faz chica chica bum
My heart beats chica chica bum
E vem a saudade do bahia
And the nostalgia for Bahia comes
Onde o samba tem
Where samba exists
Canjere tambem
Canjere as well
Numa batucada
In a batucada
Bum chic bum bum bum bum bum
Bum chic bum bum bum bum bum
E brasileiro o chica chica bum chic
And the chica chica bum chic is Brazilian
Com um paindeiro fazendo chica
With a tambourine making chica
Bum chic
Bum chic
E para terminar
And to finish
Voces devem cantar
You must sing
O chica chica bum
The chica chica bum
Chica chica bum
Chica chica bum
Chica chica bum chic
Chica chica bum chic
Contributed by Eli J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.