This song is extremely common in the capoeira Angola roda. It makes reference to the roots of many enslaved Africans being in Angola and to the desire to return there. Depending on the energy in the roda, this song can be sung slowly or quickly. The version included here is sung by Mestre Marrom; Mestre Camaleão’s version is worth listening to for the contrast.

Angola eh eh, Angola eh Angola

Angola eh eh, Angola eh Angola

In the sway of Angola eh eh

In the sway of Angola, Angola

Angola eh eh, Angola eh Angola

My father comes from Angola eh eh

My mother comes from Angola, Angola

Angola eh eh, Angola eh Angola

I come from Angola eh eh

I come from Angola yaya

Angola eh eh, Angola eh Angola

I’m going to Angola eh eh

I’m going to Angola, Angola

Angola eh eh, Angola eh Angola

I play Angola eh eh

I play Angola, Angola

Angola eh eh, Angola eh Angola

I come from Angola eh eh

I come from Angola, Angola

Angola ê ê, Angola ê Angola