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Mandinga ma Mescrinha ft. Mamani Keita

by Miroca Paris

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Miroca Paris kicks off with a statement first single of his upcoming album BIA: a captivating track of childhood memories, that ascends into celebration of deep African roots, set to the famous carnival of his city Mindelo.
With Mandinga ma Mescrinha the artist invites you to a scene that made a lasting impression on him growing up on the Atlantic islands of Cabo Verde. Each year his island comes alive with a renowned, elaborate, colorful Carnival that also has a darker element:
In honor of their West African continental ancestors the locals dress up as Mandinga's - painted in black, wearing nose rings, waving with swords - terrifying and chasing children away.
In this upbeat track that connection to the continent is emphasized through the collaboration with special guest Malian star vocalist Mamani Keita, through rhythms of the mainland, lyrics sung in Bambara and the characteristic sounds of the Ngoni.

lyrics

Lyrics
Mescrinha desde pequenino que tenho medo
eles se pintavam todo para andar nas ruas e meter-me medo todos de preto.
Chamei pela minha mãe.

Não quero sair a rua porque a Mescrinha e Mandinga andam por aí com a sua espada e sua coroa de papel e de penas.

Oh… eu sei que isso é a história das nossas vidas, é tradição da nossa ilha.
mas lá vem a Mescrinha e eu vou me por a correr..
oh Mescrinha e Mandinga vêm na minha direção, chamei pela minha mãe

Tenho tenho admiração por Mandinga, respeito por Mescrinha
Oh Mandinga, e todos anos lá vem a Mandinga

Mandinga é força de natureza, está na seiva da nossa cultura
todas as crianças temem as Mandingas
e os adultos dançam com eles

Pois eles (Mandingas) querem é dançar
pois eles (Mandingas) é que mandam
chamei pela minha mãe.


ENGLISH translation

I've been scared since I was little
They dressed up to walk the streets and scare me all in black.
I called for my mother.

I don't want to go out on the street because the Mescrinha and Mandinga are out there with their sword and crown of paper and feathers.

Oh... I know this is the story of our lives, it's our island's tradition.
But here come the Mescrinha and I'm going to run…
oh Mescrinha and Mandinga come towards me,
I called for my mother

I admire the Mandinga, have respect for the Mescrinha
and every year the Mandinga comes
Mandinga is a force of nature
it’s in the roots of our culture.

all children fear the Mandingas, and the adults dance with them.
Because they (Mandingas) want to dance
because they (Mandingas) are in charge
I called for my mother

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released February 21, 2024
CREDITS
Composer and arranger: Miroca Paris
Main lyric author: Miroca Paris
Secondary lyric author: Mamani Keita
Lead vocals: Miroca Paris
Main backing vocals: Miroca Paris
Second backing vocals: Mamani Keita
Acoustic guitars: Miroca Paris
Electric guitars: Miroca Paris
Solo guitar: Guimba Tamba
Ngoni: Guimba Tamba
Bass guitar: Alune Wade
Drums: Miroca Paris
Hammond organ: Hugo Lobo
Percussion: Miroca Paris
Editing: Miroca Paris
Producer: Miroca Paris
Project Management: Kokako Music
Cover photo source: Nuno Pinto
Artistic direction design: Miriam Brenner

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Miroca Paris Lisbon, Portugal

Cabo Verde (West African) singer & multi-instrumentalist known for his warm raspy voice and rich rhythmic music: forward driving, uplifting, with a fresh Atlantic island breeze.
The young veteran performed & recorded with legendary Cesária Évora for 11 years, winning a Grammy (first West African artist in 2004)!
Miroca has been sharing music live on stage in 5 continents, based in Portugal.
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