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" Guantanamera" (pronounced [ɡwantanaˈmeɾa]; Spanish for 'The woman from Guantánamo') [1] is a Cuban patriotic song, which uses a poem from the collection Simple Verses, by the Cuban poet José Martí, for the lyrics. It is an expression of love for Cuba and of solidarity with the poor people of the world.
Guajira [ɡwaˈxi.ɾa] is a music genre derived from the punto cubano.According to some specialists, [1] the punto cubano was known in Spain since the 18th century, where it was called "punto de La Habana", and by the second half of the 19th century it was adopted by the incipient Spanish Flamenco style, which included it within its "palos" with the name of guajira. [2]
Here is a guajira lyric. [10] [11] [12] “Contigo me caso indiana si se entera tu papa y se lo dice a tu mama hermosísima cubana tengo una casa en la Habana destinada para tí. Ay! con el techo de marfil y el piso de plataforma para tí blanca paloma llevo yo la flor de lis. Me gusta por la mañana después del café bebio pasearme por la Habana
Guajira is a colloquial term used in Cuba for a country girl. Correct. The song/poem is addressed to the girl the "country girl from Guantanamo." I think this should be in there to put the song in context. Murcielago 22:42, 13 June 2006 (UTC) Guajira is also the style of music.— Ba ss B o n e (my talk · my contributions) 02:05, 3 July 2006 (UTC)
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Estrellas de Areito (The Stars of Areito) was an ensemble involving over thirty of Cuba's musicians, including Rubén González, Richard Egües, Nino Rivera, Félix Chappotín, Miguelito Cuní, Pío Leyva, Arturo Sandoval, Tata Güines and Paquito D'Rivera.
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