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Every episode is a different song. This is the song today:
"Samurai" by Djavan
Recently signed with RCA Victor, Djavan recorded his debut album for the label in Los Angeles, with production by Ronnie Foster. When asked about Stevie Wonder's feature on the album, Djavan revealed that he wrote “Samurai” entirely in his hotel room during a single night. The song became the biggest hit from the album Luz—a classic blend of R&B infused with Djavan’s unmistakable Brazilian touch. Linguistically, this is a pretty straightforward song, but its simplicity hides a wealth of poetry in the words. Check out the full translation of the song at Translationsmith.