Sangue de Beirona [English translation]

Who wants to know

If the blood of Beirona tastes so sweet

Got to catch it

Deep in the valley

Blood of Beirona1

It's tasty, It's sweet

If you can't find it

Deep in the valley

You will blame

Who did this coladera2

1. In capeverdean creole, “Blood of Beirona” is the blood of lost virginity. 2. The “coladera” or “coladeira” is a typical rythm in capeverdean folklore.

• Artist:Cesária Évora
• Album:Cabo Verde (1997)