Samurai is a Brazilian soul/funk/disco tune by Djavan, released in 1982 on the album Luz (CBS). It features Stevie Wonder on harmonica and was produced by Ronnie Foster. The Portuguese lyrics weave themes of longing and the power of love, including the idea of becoming the servant of a samurai. Djavan wrote both the music and lyrics, and the track is commonly cited as a standout collaboration with Wonder. Samurai has since been covered by artists such as Ed Motta (1997) and Loredana Bertè (1985) and has been sampled in several other songs, reflecting its enduring influence in Brazilian and international music.
