Lura Video Showcase
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Singing songs rooted in rhythm and movement
Lura's songs are very emotionally expressive and she favors the rhythmic, dance-based batuku and funana styles. These come from Santiago, where her father was born. It is the most African of the ten islands that make the archipelago nation of Cape Verde. The lyrics she sings are in Creole, a language based on Portuguese and mixed with local African language.
Early in her career she was a backup singer to Cesaria Evora, one of the most celebrated and internationally known singers from Cape Verde. Lura's most recent album is called Eclipse.
Lura Song Lyrics
All in Creole. I couldn't find any English translations.
Debate: Music in another language
Can you enjoy listening to songs in an unfamiliar language?
No, I need to understand the words.
Yes, other aspects of the music can reach me through the language barrier.
WhitneyWells says:
I love to hear songs from different languages and cultures.
WhitneyWells says:
I really enjoy the song, not necessarily the lyrics. I love to hear music in other languages.
Rajays says:
Yes I do enjoy songs of many languages that I do not understand. It's the rhythm, sound and other elements that I really enjoy.
cappuccino136 says:
In choirs I have sung in languages I didn't know, like Latin, Spanish, and French. We did have translations available to help us understand an interpret the songs. Still, it made me comfortable with listening to music in a variety of languages. If I hear a song I really like, I do try and find a translation. It is not necessary, though. I can enjoy the melody, rhythm and feeling of the music.
Lura - M'bem di fora
Album cover for her 2007 release
English translation, "I've Come From Far Away"
Lura - di korpu ku alma
Album cover of her 2005 release
English translation, "Of Body and Soul"
Sources of Information
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WhitneyWells Jun 16, 2009 @ 12:46 pm | delete
- Enjoyable lens. Good songs, great artist. Good job on your SquidVid!
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