Mandei fazer meu terreiro
Lá na beirinha do mar
Mandei fazer meu terreiro
Para ver meu amor vadiar
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I had my yard built
There on the edge of the sea
I had my yard built
So I could watch my love play capoeira
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Did you know?
Aruanda
- Aruanda is a mythical, spiritual realm in Afro-Brazilian folklore that represents a paradise of freedom, peace, and ancestral connection.
- The name is a linguistic evolution of Luanda, transforming a real African slave port into a sacred, heavenly home for displaced souls.
- For enslaved Africans, it was envisioned as a utopian land where they would finally be liberated from the horrors of bondage and reunited with their deities.
- In the roda, capoeiristas frequently sing of this realm to invoke a deep sense of spiritual protection, nostalgia, and reverence for the ancestors.
- Traditional songs often describe masters and legendary fighters returning to this paradise after their passing, keeping their memory alive in the music.