This blog post celebrates a cornerstone of 1980s Brazilian pop: by the legendary Rita Lee and her longtime partner Roberto de Carvalho . Retro Spotlight: Rita Lee’s "Bwana" (1987)
If you grew up with the vibrant sounds of 80s Brazilian music, you likely have the chorus of permanently etched in your memory. Released as a standout track on the 1987 album Flerte Fatal (Fatal Flirtation), this song captures Rita Lee at her most playful and irreverent. The Sound of '87 RITA LEE BWANA 1987 ( Video Original )
The word "Bwana" means "sir" or "boss" in Swahili, used here by Rita as a tongue-in-cheek term of endearment for the object of her affection. Listen & Watch: Watch the original clip on YouTube . Stream the full Flerte Fatal album on Spotify . This blog post celebrates a cornerstone of 1980s
True to Rita’s style, the lyrics are full of humor and double entendres. She refers to herself as a "robot woman" ("mulher robô") and a lover of the bohemian life who can't cook but is full of "volúpia" (voluptuousness). The Iconic Video The Sound of '87 The word "Bwana" means
