Ilha de Santiago [English translation]

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