April 23, 2015 (original release); January 5, 2016 (live album). Genre: Semba / African.
Minha Viola - Irmaos Almeida: Song Lyrics, Music ... - Shazam
"Minha Viola" is a significant track by the legendary Angolan duo , featured on their album Ao Vivo No Brasil . The song is a celebration of Semba , a traditional Angolan musical style that heavily influenced Brazilian Samba. Track Overview
Irmãos Almeida (brothers Beto and Moniz de Almeida).
Ao Vivo No Brasil (also appears on the 2015 album Pico ).
Approximately 6 minutes and 24 seconds (live version). Label: Sons D'África. Musical Context
The song reflects the cultural exchange between Angola and Brazil. While the title "Minha Viola" (My Guitar) and some lyrical themes share DNA with Brazilian folk and Samba—notably a classic 1937 Samba of the same name—the Irmãos Almeida version is rooted in the rhythmic traditions of Angola. Key Themes