The Bahian singer and composer explained how ‘A Bossa Nova É Foda’ refers to the musician who died on Saturday, aged 16, at the age of 90
The singer and composer Caetano Veloso he interrupted his “radical vacation” to pay homage to Carlos Lyra, who died on Saturday the 16th, at the age of 90. The dedication took place on the occasion of the presentation of the song Bossa Nova is fantastic during a show in Salvador, Bahia. Look up.
The musician’s wife, Paula Lavigne, published a video on Caetano’s social networks in which she explains this tribute. In the second verse he sings “the great ancient Greek instrument” in which “great” refers to Charlemagne; and “ancient Greek instrument,” the lyre. That is, Carlos Lyra.
To complete, the following verses of Bossa Nova is fantastic quote the songs Influence of jazz, Maria Nobody AND When you arrive – all by Carlos Lyra. “Say it when you get here/ That it’s a gift that many men don’t have/ That he’s influenced by jazz/ And it doesn’t matter if he’s the romantic Jewish bard from Minnesota.”
“Radical holiday”
Previously, the singer had said he was going on an “extreme holiday”. According to the post, the singer has to take a break from activities to rest after Salvador’s performance on Saturday.
“I am 81 years old and I come from a very demanding background. I ask my friends, colleagues, acquaintances and strangers to consider my decision to get the rest I need. After the shows at La Concha I will go on an extreme vacation”, writes the artist.
In the publication Caetano also stated that he would not like to receive invitations to participate in public activities, interviews or any other activity. And he addressed the request above all to the people closest to him, who, the text suggests, would be more difficult to refuse.
“I ask you not to invite me to public activities, participations, give interviews or express opinions, record videos, write press releases and other texts or any other activity, especially those who know that I would be most affected by their appeals. May we have a good summer”, concludes the the artist in the publication.
I arrive in Bahia and soon do a series of three shows of Meu Coco na Concha. I am 81 years old and come from a very demanding background. I ask my friends, colleagues, acquaintances and strangers to consider my decision to get the rest I need. After the shows at… pic.twitter.com/96ORKMz0vj
— Caetano Veloso (@caetanoveloso) December 14, 2023
Source: Terra
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