O Que É Que A Baiana Tem?
Dorival Caymmi
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O que é que a baiana tem? Que é que a baiana tem? Tem torso de seda, tem Tem brincos de ouro, tem Corrente de ouro, tem Tem pano-da-costa, tem Tem bata rendada, tem Pulseira de ouro, tem Tem pano-da-costa,tem Tem saia engomada, tem Sandália enfeitada, tem Tem graça como ninguém Como ela requebra bem Quando você se requebrar Caia por cima de mim Caia por cima de mim Caia por cima de mim O que é que a baiana tem? O que é que a baiana tem? Tem torço de seda, tem Tem brincos de ouro, tem Corrente de ouro, tem Tem pano-da-costa, tem Tem saia engomada, tem Sandália enfeitada, tem Só vai no Bonfim quem tem Só vai no Bonfim quem tem Um rosário de ouro Uma bolota assim Quem não tem balangandãtes Não vai no Bonfim Oi, não vai no Bonfim Oi, não vai no Bonfim Oi, não vai no Bonfim Oi, não vai no Bonfim Oi, não vai no Bonfim Oi, não vai no Bonfim
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Written by: Dorival Sen Caymmi
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10 facts about this song
Historical Context"O Que É Que a Baiana Tem?" is a samba song written by Brazilian composer Dorival Caymmi. The song was initially performed by Carmen Miranda in 1939.
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Song InfluenceConsidered a classic of Brazilian music, the song is notable for promoting the image of the Bahian woman and the state of Bahia within and beyond Brazil.
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ProductionDorival Caymmi composed the song when he was 26, and it was one of his earliest hits.
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International FameThe song gained international attention when it was performed by Carmen Miranda in the 1940 American film "Down Argentine Way."
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Cultural SignificanceIt represents a fusion of African-Brazilian culture, characterized by the Bahian woman's traditional attire, including the headwrap and long flowing skirt, and the Afro-Brazilian religious practices.
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Music VideoIn the original music video, Carmen Miranda was wearing the baiana costume and the fruit hat which became her signature look.
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CriticismDespite its popularity, the song was criticized by some for its stereotypical portrayal of Bahian women.
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RecognitionThe song "O Que É Que a Baiana Tem?" is considered a standard of the Brazilian musical genre Samba, and is frequently covered by other artists.
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Song LegacyDorival Caymmi’s song influenced the image of Bahia in cinema, literature, and even in the tourism industry.
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Lyrics SpecificationThe lyrics of the song speak about the qualities and attributes of "the Bahian," a term used to refer to a woman from Bahia. The song mentions the woman's colorful attire, her culinary skills, and the amulets and charms she carries as part of her Candomblé religious practice.
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