Preta Calunga
Category: Corridos
Lyrics, Translations, Music Video and Song Meaning
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Song Lyrics
00:00 - É Preta, é preta, é preta calunga
Eng: It’s black, it’s black, it’s black calunga
00:00 - Capoeira é preta calunga
Eng: Capoeira is black, calunga
00:00 - É Preta, é preta, é preta calunga
Eng: It’s black, it’s black, it’s black calunga
00:00 - Berimbau é preta calunga
Eng: The berimbau is black, calunga
00:00 - É Preta, é preta, é preta calunga
Eng: It’s black, it’s black, it’s black calunga
00:00 - Capoeira é preta calunga
Eng: Capoeira is black, calunga
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History and sentiment behind song
During the Afro-Brazilian festival dance of Maracatu, a calunga, a doll representing tribal deities, is often paraded. It is kept throughout the year in a special place and is only carried by women. This song reminds people of Capoeira’s origin.
Preta: Slang term used to refer to a black female – but as a compliment.
