Independência total
| English: Total independence | |
|---|---|
National anthem of  São Tomé and Príncipe | |
| Lyrics | Alda Neves da Graça do Espírito Santo |
| Music | Manuel dos Santos Barreto de Sousa e Almeida |
| Adopted | 1975 |
| Audio sample | |
U.S. Navy Band instrumental version (intro, choruses and half of a verse) | |
"Independência total" is the national anthem of São Tomé and Príncipe. The anthem, adopted in 1975, was written by Alda Neves da Graça do Espírito Santo (1926–2010)[1] and composed by Manuel dos Santos Barreto de Sousa e Almeida (born 1933).[2]
Lyrics
[edit]| Portuguese original[3] | IPA transcription[a] | English translation |
|---|---|---|
Coro I: |
[ˈko.ɾu] 1 |
Chorus I:
Total independence, Glorious song of the people, Total independence, Sacred hymn of combat. Chorus II: Dynamism In the national struggle, Eternal oath To the sovereign country of São Tomé and Príncipe. I Warriors in the war without weapons, Live flame in the soul of the people, Congregating the sons of the islands Around the Immortal Fatherland. Total independence, total and complete, Building, in progress and peace, The happiest nation on earth, With the heroic arms of the people. Chorus I II Working, struggling, struggling and conquering, We go ahead with giant steps In the crusade of the African peoples, Raising the national flag. Voice of the people, present, present and united, Strong beat in the heart of hope To be a hero in the hour of peril, A hero of the nation's resurgence. Chorus I Chorus II |
Notes
[edit]- ^ See Help:IPA/Portuguese and Portuguese phonology.
References
[edit]- ^ Becker, Kathleen (2014-06-26). São Tomé and Príncipe. Bradt Travel Guides. p. 39. ISBN 9781841624860.
- ^ Berg, Tiago José (2012-11-26). Hinos de todos os países do mundo. Panda Books. p. 349. ISBN 9788578881917.
- ^ "Presidência da República STP". presidencia.st. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
External links
[edit]- Information page about Independência total on the website of the government of São Tomé and Príncipe
- Streaming audio of Independência total, with information and lyrics (archive link)
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