The Island of Santiago
Has a cotton corset
A rope-tied cotton skirt
A pair of spinning top earrings
In the Island of Santiago
There is Mr. Mano Mendi*, there is Kaká,
Ms. Nácia Gómi and Zezé,
Mr. Raúl from deep down in Ribeira da Barca
In the Island of Santiago
There is Caetaninho, there is Codé,
Mr. Arique and Ano Nobo,
Ms. Bibinha from deep down in Corral de Baixo
In the Island of Santiago
There is Séma Lópi, there is Catchás,
Djirga, Bilocas, Ney,
Ntóni Dente d’Oro from deep down in São Domingos