Rita Lee Bwana 1987 ( Video Original — )
The word "Bwana" means "sir" or "boss" in Swahili, used here by Rita as a tongue-in-cheek term of endearment for the object of her affection. Listen & Watch: Watch the original clip on YouTube . Stream the full Flerte Fatal album on Spotify .
If you grew up with the vibrant sounds of 80s Brazilian music, you likely have the chorus of permanently etched in your memory. Released as a standout track on the 1987 album Flerte Fatal (Fatal Flirtation), this song captures Rita Lee at her most playful and irreverent. The Sound of '87 RITA LEE BWANA 1987 ( Video Original )
True to Rita’s style, the lyrics are full of humor and double entendres. She refers to herself as a "robot woman" ("mulher robô") and a lover of the bohemian life who can't cook but is full of "volúpia" (voluptuousness). The Iconic Video The word "Bwana" means "sir" or "boss" in
This blog post celebrates a cornerstone of 1980s Brazilian pop: by the legendary Rita Lee and her longtime partner Roberto de Carvalho . Retro Spotlight: Rita Lee’s "Bwana" (1987) If you grew up with the vibrant sounds
The track features Lincoln Olivetti on drums and synth bass, with a notable guitar performance by Sérgio Dias Baptista , Rita’s former bandmate from Os Mutantes.
"Bwana" was born during a prolific period for Rita Lee and Roberto de Carvalho. The song is a masterclass in Pop Rock and MPB fusion, featuring the slick production that defined their 80s output.