A product of the brilliant imagination of singer, songwriter and virtuoso percussionist Carlinhos Brown, Timbalada does justice to Bahia's rhythmic tradition and, at the same time, introduces modernity and boldness to it. The main singer's hoarse voice, the non-sense of the lyrics, the tribal painting an the collective use of sunglasses helped to place Timbalada among the most original and ceative bands to appear in the last years.
Timbalada is an Afro-Brazilian musician group from Candeal, Salvador, Brazil. It was founded by drummer Carlinhos Brown. The musical style is between samba reggae and axé, with strong influences from African music. They are a highly popular group that regularly plays sold-out shows throughout Brazil.
The group is mostly known for its active participation to the carnival each year in the streets of Salvador de Bahia. It also engages in social activism by working with needy children, providing education and drum courses to help them in social integration.
Musically, Timbalada is credited with two major innovations in the instrumentation of Afro-Brazilian music: the revival of the timbal (a tall, high-pitched hand drum), and the development of a rack of 3 surdos (bass drums) that can be played by a single player. The timbal, which had been nearly extinct before Timbalada began featuring it, has since become widespread in many Afro-Brazilian genres, including axé and samba-reggae. The rack of surdos, also called a bateria-de-surdo (surdo drumset) is now widely used by many groups for stage performances when not parading. Because the bateria-de-surdo can only hold 3 surdos within arm's reach of a single player, the traditional 4-surdo arrangements of many samba-reggae rhythms is often trimmed down to a 3-surdo arrangement
Papá Papet
Timbalada Lyrics
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Papet papet pa
Papet papet pa
Papet papet pa
Papet papet pa
Ela cantava pra mim
Eu não ouvia
Eu não sabia
Sempre vinha pra mim
Mas eu não ia
Quando eu percebi
Outro alguém já existia
Queria que queria, era chegar na Timbalada
Pra ver chegar a menina Madalena
Pra ver chegar a menina Madalena
Ao som da bacurinha, sacudir a Madalena
Contangiando todos que ali estavam
Pa papet papet pa
The song "Papá Papet" by Timbalada is a playful and rhythmic tune that follows the story of a man who didn't realize the woman who sang for him and smiled at him was interested in him. The repetition of "Pa papet" throughout the song has a catchy and infectious beat that adds to the lively nature of the tune. The chorus speaks of the desire to see a girl named Madalena dance to the beat of the bacurinha, a type of drum often used in Brazilian music. The verse then continues with a reminder of missed opportunity and longing for the girl who was once overlooked.
The lyrics are full of energy, capturing the vibrant spirit of Brazilian music. The repetition of "Papet papet pa" gives the impression of people dancing and celebrating. The story of a missed connection is relatable and adds a touch of melancholy to the overall lively tone of the song. The bridge of the song then refocuses on the desire to see Madalena dance and how her movements and energy are contagious to everyone around her.
Overall, "Papá Papet" is a song that captures the essence of Brazilian music and the joy of dancing and celebrating with others. The lyrics speak to the desire for connection and the bittersweet longing that comes with missed opportunities.
Line by Line Meaning
Pa papet papet pa
Repetitive call-and-response chant used for emphasis.
Ela cantava pra mim
She used to sing to me.
Eu não ouvia
I wasn't listening.
Ela sorria pra mim
She used to smile at me.
Eu não sabia
I didn't know (what it meant).
Sempre vinha pra mim
She always came to me.
Mas eu não ia
But I didn't go (to her).
Quando eu percebi
When I realized.
Outro alguém já existia
Someone else was already there.
Queria que queria, era chegar na Timbalada
I really wanted to go to Timbalada (a music group).
Pra ver chegar a menina Madalena
To see Madalena (a person) arrive.
Ao som da bacurinha, sacudir a Madalena
Shaking Madalena to the sound of the bacurinha (a percussion instrument).
Contagiando todos que ali estavam
Infecting everyone who was there (with energy and joy).
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANTONIO CARLOS SANTOS DE FREITAS, ARLINDO (FILHO) MONTEIRO, EVERALDO LUIZ BRITO DE SOUZA
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Alberto VS
Um dos melhores discos de música baiana dos últimos 30 anos...Não por Xexeu em sim, mas pela qualidade sonora do disco
Souza
Melhor CD da Timbalada
Bruno Sartore
Xexéu que deu Sucesso a Timbalada com sua Voz e seu Carisma cara só fala Merda 🤙🏼😂
CANAL SAMFERSIL
QUEM FOI A TIMBALADA DEPOIS DO XEXÉU ? NEM CARLINHOS BROWN SEGURAVA ESSA PETECA DE SER VOCALISTA. TIMBALADA FOI SHOW.
Paulo Fernando
Realmente. A base percussiva é algo delirante. Um dos melhores.
jorge henrique
Era uma sintonia pouca vista nas bandas, uma batuque incrível , essa era a TIMBALADA, um encontro, uma mistura, mais acima de tudo uma UNIÃO DE RAÇAS #VIVABAHIA..
Claudio Pinheiro
Muito bom mesmo , diferentes encontro de vozes e ritmos
Lubia Freitas
Saudade dessa banda. Marcou minha vida e hj resolvi relembrar era tempo bom. Kd Xexéu????
lenon alfartano soldado universal
A minha tmb era show tempo bom
hugo junior
timbalada é muito boa banda. os arranjos,as letras e os vocalistas são perfeitos.