To celebrate the song's legacy, a new version titled "Canta Canta, Minha Gente (Minha Gente, Canta Canta)" was released in May 2024, featuring a collaboration between Martinho da Vila and the rapper L7NNON .

"Canta Canta, Minha Gente" is a seminal samba anthem and album by the Brazilian artist , originally released in 1974 . The song is celebrated for its message of resilience, communal joy, and the belief that singing can improve one's life. The Song: "Canta Canta, Minha Gente"

The song references various sub-genres of samba, including samba-enredo , partido alto , and samba sincopado .

Beyond the title track, the album includes classic songs such as "Disritmia," "Batuque na Cozinha," and "Aquarela Brasileira". Label: Originally released under RCA Victor . Recent Versions and Legacy

The album of the same name was produced by and remains one of the most influential works in the history of MPB (Música Popular Brasileira).