E Vamos à Luta

This samba was choreographed by Lucia Cordeiro in 2010 to music by Gonzaguinha (CD “De Volta ao Começo”). The composer is the son of Luiz Gonzaga, a popular Brazilian composer of the last century. Born in the city of Rio de Janeiro, he wrote some of the best songs in the Brazilian repertoire. This is one of his classics. The title of the song and the dance literally means “We will fight” but might better be translated as “Let’s Go For It!” It honors the Brazilian youth that has faith and works hard, even under difficult conditions. It is a hymn to the Brazilian spirit of joy of living and hope.

Presented by Lucia Cordeiro in 2013. View pdf here.