Aidê Negra Africana
🇧🇷 Portuguese
Aidê era uma negra africana
Tinha magia no seu cantar
Tinha os olhos esverdeados
E sabia como cozinhar
Sinhozinho ficou encantado
E com Aidê ele quis se casar
Mas eu disse: Aidê, não se case
Vá pro quilombo pra se libertar, Aidê
Foge pra camugerê
No quilombo de camugerê
Liberdade Aidê encontrou
Juntou-se aos negros irmãos
Descobriu um grande amor
Hoje Aidê canta sorrindo
Ela fala com muito louvor
Liberdade não tem preço
O negro sabe quem te libertou, Aidê
Foge pra camugerê
Sinhozinho que disse então
Com o quilombo eu vou acabar
Se Aidê não se casa comigo
Com ninguém ela pode casar, Aidê
Foge pra camugerê
Chegando em camugerê
Sinhozinho se surpreendeu
O negro mostrou uma arma
Que na senzala se desenvolveu
O negro venceu a batalha
E no quilombo sinhozinho morreu, Aidê
Foge pra camugerê
🇨🇦 English
Aidê was a Black African woman
There was magic in her singing
She had greenish eyes
And she knew how to cook
Sinhozinho was enchanted
And with Aidê he wanted to marry
But I said: Aidê, don’t marry
Go to the quilombo to free yourself, Aidê
Run away to Camugerê
To the quilombo of Camugerê
Freedom Aidê found
She joined her Black brothers
She discovered a great love
Today Aidê sings smiling
She speaks with great praise
Freedom has no price
Black people know who set you free, Aidê
Run away to Camugerê
Sinhozinho then said
“I’m going to put an end to the quilombo
If Aidê won’t marry me
She can’t marry anyone,” Aidê
Run away to Camugerê
Arriving in Camugerê
Sinhozinho was surprised
A Black man showed a weapon
That was developed in the senzala
The Black man won the battle
And in the quilombo sinhozinho died, Aidê
Run away to Camugerê
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Marquinho Coreba's song 'Aidê Negra Africana' tells a powerful story of resilience, love, and the quest for freedom. The narrative centers around Aidê, an African woman with enchanting qualities, who captivates a plantation owner's son, referred to as 'Sinhozinho.' Despite his desire to marry her, Aidê is advised to seek liberation in the quilombo, a community of escaped slaves. This advice underscores the importance of freedom over subjugation, highlighting the harsh realities of slavery and the yearning for autonomy. In the quilombo of Camugerê, Aidê finds not only her freedom but also a sense of community and love among her fellow escaped slaves. The lyrics celebrate her newfound joy and the invaluable nature of liberty. Aidê's story is a testament to the strength and resilience of enslaved Africans who sought refuge in quilombos, where they could live freely and preserve their cultural heritage. The song emphasizes that true freedom is priceless and worth any sacrifice. The narrative takes a dramatic turn when Sinhozinho, unable to accept Aidê's rejection, vows to destroy the quilombo. However, upon arriving at Camugerê, he is met with the strength and unity of the community, which has developed its own unique culture and skills. The confrontation ends with the defeat of Sinhozinho, symbolizing the triumph of the oppressed over their oppressors. This victory is a powerful reminder of the enduring spirit and resilience of those who fought for their freedom. 'Aidê Negra Africana' is not just a song but a poignant tribute to the struggle for liberation and the unbreakable spirit of the African people.