Verde Mar de Navegar
Duda (b. 1935)
arr. Capiba (1904-1997)
[Sung in Portugese]
[English translation:]
Drummer where are you going?
You have only got one drumstick.
Let´s see all the brilliant colors
of this elephant Maracatu*
I have only eyes to love
and to admire the sea where I can sail!
*Maracatu is a Brazilian dance
“Verde Mar de Navegar” was performed by the Houston Chamber Choir and conducted by guest conductor María Guinand at the 2013-2014 season’s “Todos Unidos - Todos Cantamos: Music of the Americas with María Guinand.”
