Discover the story of the song > South American Way – Carmen Miranda

The song is about a street vendor in South America who sings to advertise her goods, like vatapá, caruru, munguzá, and umbu. The protagonist of the song asks if her friend has ever danced or kissed their romantic partner in the tropics, in a fun and carefree way, like they do in South America. The catchy tune and lyrics celebrate the joy and liveliness of South American culture.