Velha guarda da Portela

Old guard of Portela

Old guard of Portela
I'm gonna sing to you
Spokesperson and sentinel
Of popular culture
Your samba has beauty
Poetry and heart
And keeps the flame alive
Carnival religion

Just look
Portela is being reborn
It brightened up
Rio with its light
Vibration
From the old guard bringing
Tradition
That comes from Oswaldo Cruz
Hey guys come see
Bamba dancing with style
Come see the old guard uniting
Samba and passion in the air
Paulo from Portela said
That from there comes
A seductive song
It's the finest
The best of Oswaldo Cruz.