Hi Gabriel, Thanks for the in-depth information about Maria bota cher. The music played by the band received negative comments during the Newsnight. I guess this is what we showcase post 61. BC Well may you say that, and I've said it to a few singers as well - but will they correct it? They still go Remo's way which is blatantly incorrect. Why is it incorrect? ? "Botar" is an old Portuguese verb that was still used in Dam?o when the verses were composed, and is still commonly used in Brazil (check any Brazilian?tele-novela on RTP, which would also have other Brazilian?coloquialisms). http://www.wordreference.com/pten/botar?shows the various meanings of the verb. ? In the verses below, from?the Barra de Dam?o, Carinona placed a rose in her hair; and Maria, I presume, wears perfume: ? Carinona Caxumb?, Carinona Caxumb? Botou rosa, botou rosa, botou rosa na xend? O zumb? Z?,?o zumb? Z? ..... A Maria bota cher, a Maria bota cher, A Maria bota cher, a Maria bota cher
? Cheers, ? Gabriel.??
