Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: forro
Song Meaning of “Kalumba” by Acácio
Kalumba by Acácio is a song about the longing for a deeper connection to one’s culture and heritage. The narrator is yearning for an understanding of their roots and questioning what it means to be from the same place of their ancestors. They feel a disconnect and are searching for something more that will bring them closer to their own identity. Acácio sings of a longing to traverse the sea and find their cultural heritage in the distant shores of home. He sings of “the spring of Kalumba”, symbolizing a knowledge that he will gain by embracing his past. Kalumba calls to him, an invitation to a journey of discovery and self-discovery. The hope is that this journey will provide a sense of comfort and peace as he finds out the answers he has been searching for all his life.