Historia Que Conto

DJ Capoeira's song "Historia Que Conto" is a poignant narrative that delves into the harrowing experiences of African slaves, particularly those from Angola, during the transatlantic slave trade. The repetitive chant of "Angolê, Angolê iaiá, Angolê ioiô" serves as a haunting reminder of the cultural roots and the enduring spirit of the Angolan people. The phrase "sou escravo meu sinhô" translates to "I am a slave, my master," encapsulating the brutal reality of their existence.

The lyrics vividly recount the suffering endured by the enslaved Africans, who were forcibly deported from their homeland and subjected to unimaginable hardships. The reference to being "jogado a porões para sofrer e sangrar no Angolê" (thrown into the holds to suffer and bleed in Angolê) paints a grim picture of the inhumane conditions aboard the slave ships. The mention of being "marcados a ferro ficha de batismo" (branded with iron, baptismal record) highlights the dehumanizing process of branding slaves as property, stripping them of their identities and reducing them to mere commodities.

Despite the overwhelming oppression, the song also speaks to the resilience and resistance of the enslaved Africans. The lyrics mention "Nkisis mocambos chegando a Palmares" (Nkisis mocambos arriving at Palmares), referring to the quilombo of Palmares, a settlement of escaped slaves in Brazil. The quilombo represents a beacon of hope and a symbol of the fight for freedom. The song's closing lines, "em busca da paz na voz de lemba, kilombo de Angola que vos libertará no Angolê" (in search of peace in the voice of lemba, quilombo of Angola that will free you in Angolê), underscore the enduring quest for liberation and the unbreakable spirit of the Angolan people.