Beija Flor 2025 - Álvaro Garcia e Cia

Xangô, Iansã in his mind
Born to make a difference
Since he was a kid, he showed his qualities
In his spirit, all the certainty of ancestry
Mix and syncretism of Brazil
He wanted to show tolerance for this land to be kind

Here he comes
To the sound of his drums
Calling the hummingbirds
It's the voice of the Black people, the cry is raw
Laíla the griot of the carnival

Those who saw him could tell
That his strength
Came from something more
With his beads always on display
He never hid his faith in the Orixás
With the blessing of all the saints
From all the sambas, he fought for justice
Kaô kabicilê Xangô, Epaheyoya
Kaô kabicilê Xangô, Epaheyoya
So musical, special, a king in tune
Beyond the divine gift, popular, scholarly
Made him a champion
Because he always knew that samba tells stories
Not just from books, but that live in memory
The people cheer… It's identity

Nilópolis embraces equality
It's the champion of champions
For the legacy, race, and love
Whether in peace, whether in pain
Laíla eternal Hummingbird