Gone are the days when it was common to hear songs on the streets that said “look at Zezé’s hair” or “he denies his hard hair, which he doesn’t like to comb”. Now, these letters are considered recreational racism – and can lead to a sentence of 2 to 5 years, according to Law 14,532/2023. So, how about looking for more respectful and fun songs to enjoy carnival with children?
Therefore, to embrace this time of year with freedom and fun, it’s worth turning up the volume of songs that make the whole family sing and dance, without hurting anyone. Let’s listen?
“Today is carnival day” (Sung Word)
Today is carnival day
Tomorrow is carnival day
The day after tomorrow is also carnival day
Only Wednesday, noon, everything goes back to normal
Fun and with lyrics that invite the whole family to dance, Paulo Tatit and Sandroca lead this march from the Palavra Cantada project.
“Bita Carnival” (Mundo Bita)
Carnival has arrived, let’s run and invade the avenue
I already separated a lot of confetti and also streamers.
Come here and dance, but don’t forget to bring your costume
At carnival everything is colorful and full of energy
Anyone who has a small child at home will have already heard this carnival hit by “Bita e osanimals”. But if you haven’t heard it yet, turn up the volume and get ready for fun!
“Popcorn, popcorn” (Triii Group)
Popcorn, popcorn
Worm, notice me, kiss, maloca
It’s a popular party
Scales, scales
When dancing, don’t get tired, a child is a child
Carnival has arrived
Voice, guitar and percussion with body beats. This is what Grupo Triii proposes, which sings lively lyrics, which are more like a tongue twister and will entertain the little ones.
Songs that made history in other carnivals
In addition to increasing the party in street blocks, samba schools, frevo or bailinhos, some compositions can be a lesson in culture and important stories of the country, while others are MPB classics. Regardless of the season, these are carnival songs for all children to know and sing along to!
“O open wings” (Chiquinha Gonzaga)
Or open your wings
That I want to go through
Or open your wings
That I want to go through
I’m from Lira
I can not deny
I’m from Lira
I can not deny
Chiquinha Gonzaga broke barriers at a time when few women stood out in music and carnival. This 1899 composition is considered the first carnival march, and was written to honor the Cordão Rosa de Ouro, from Rio de Janeiro.
“Explodes heart” (Salgueiro)
Explode heart
In the greatest happiness
My willow is beautiful
Contagious, shaking this city
A classic samba by Salgueiro, a samba school in Rio de Janeiro, became a carnival anthem in several dances. So, to this day, the chorus always makes the audience get up and dance, with samba on their feet.
“Balancê” (Gal Costa)
Balance, balance
I want to dance with you
Get in the circle, brunette, to see
O balance, balance
The song is immortalized in the voice of Bahian singer Gal Costa, but there are also other versions that take the rhythm to both Carnival and June festivities. The swing is contagious and that’s why no one stands still.
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