Musa Cabloca
Gal Costa · Minha Voz [1982]
Uirapuru canta no seio da mata
Papagaio nenhum solta um pio
Sereia canta sentada na pedra
Marinheiro tonto medra pelo mar
Sou pau de resposta, gibóia sou eu, canela
Sereia eu sou, uma tela sou eu, sou ela
Coração pipoca na chapa do braseiro
Sou baunilha, sou lenha que queima
Que queima na porta do formigueiro
E ouriça o pelo do tamanduá
Mãe matriz da fogosa palavra cantada
Geratriz da canção popular desvairada
Nota mágica no tom mais alto, afinada
Sou pau de resposta, jibóia sou eu, canela
Sereia eu sou, uma tela sou eu, sou ela
About Musa Cabloca
Gal Costa's "Musa Cabloca" stands as a defining track from her 1982 album *Minha Voz*, showcasing her mastery of Brazilian bossa nova and samba within the MPB genre. Recorded during a pivotal era for Brazilian music, the song reflects Costa's unique ability to blend poetic lyricism with intricate vocal phrasing, a hallmark of her career that spanned decades. As a central figure in the Bossa Nova movement and a celebrated performer, Costa brought a distinct emotional depth to this recording, distinguishing it from her earlier works like "Lágrimas Negras" and later collaborations. The track remains a testament to her status as a cultural icon in Brazil, capturing the essence of mid-20th-century Brazilian musical sophistication while maintaining her signature vocal style that continues to influence contemporary artists.