Aidê Negra Africana

Aidê was an African black woman
She had magic in her song
Her eyes were greenish
And she knew how to cook
Sinhozinho was enchanted
And he wanted to marry Aidê
But I said: Aidê, don’t marry
Go to the quilombo to be free, Aidê

Run to Camugerê

In the quilombo of Camugerê
Aidê found her freedom
She joined her black brothers
And discovered a great love
Today Aidê sings with a smile
She speaks with much praise
Freedom has no price
The black man knows who set you free, Aidê

Run to Camugerê

Sinhozinho then said
I’ll put an end to the quilombo
If Aidê doesn’t marry me
Then she can’t marry anyone, Aidê

Run to Camugerê

Arriving in Camugerê
Sinhozinho was surprised
The black man showed a weapon
That was forged in the slave quarters
The black man won the battle
And in the quilombo, Sinhozinho died, Aidê
Run to Camugerê